Guentheri Killifish (Pair)

Nothobranchius guentheri is an exotic killifish from Zanzibar. In the wild these fish control mosquito populations in swampy areas. Before the dry season, guentheri killifish lay eggs in the mud, and when the swamps dry and the parents die, the eggs live on until the next wet period. In the aquarium the active male will display his colors year-round for the female without any fear of getting dry. Guentheri are hardy and adapt well to prepared flake and pellet aquarium food. Each order comes with one male and one female.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them soft to medium water, plants, gentle filtration and a dark substrate. 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: They are best kept in a species tank or with other peaceful killifish. Avoid fin-nippers and large fish. Keep one male per tank unless the tank is large, since males may spar.

Good to know: In the wild these fish live in seasonal pools. Their eggs survive the dry season buried in mud, and many breeders incubate them in damp peat for several weeks before hatching.