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Freshwater fishAphysosemion bivittatum Killifish (Pair)
Aphysosemion bivittatum Killifish (Pair)
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The bivittatum killifish, or two-stripe killi, was discovered in a small stream in Cameroon in the late 1800s and went right into the aquarium trade. Today these beautiful killis are bred in Indonesia. The male grows to two inches and has most of the color, but the smaller female is a great swimmer.
Each order comes with one male and one female.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Aphyosemion bivittatum |
| Origin | Cameroon and Nigeria, West Africa |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful (males may spar with each other) |
| Adult Size | Up to 2" |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods; takes flake) |
| Water Temperature | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Group Size | Sold as a pair (1 male + 1 female) |
| Shipping Size | Medium: approx. 1¼" male; female smaller |
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.
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