Aphysosemion bivittatum Killifish - Male

The male bivittatum killifish stay in their own corners and do well by themselves. Not schoolers, but not fighters either.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Use a planted tank with soft, slightly acidic water, a dark substrate, gentle filtration and floating plants. Killifish are expert jumpers, so a tight-fitting lid is a must.

Feeding: Feed small amounts of a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Killifish do well with small, peaceful fish like tetras, rasboras, corydoras and other killifish of similar size. Avoid fin-nippers and large fish. Keep one male per tank unless the tank is large, since males may spar.

Good to know: Killifish are egg-layers that spawn readily in plants or spawning mops, and their eggs can be hatched separately.