Description
Red stripe killifish hail from the coastal rainforests of WestAfrica. Growing to around 6cm in length, Red stripe killifish are renowned for their viibrant, blue, steel-coloured bodies with prominent red bands running horizontally along their bodies. They are a peaceful species with entertaining behaviour, making them a popular among fish lovers.
Can be kept individiually, in a trio or larger group. Always make sure that the number of females significantly outweighs the number of males to limit aggression.
Red stripe killifish thrive in heavily planted aquariums, particularly for group where the plants can help to break line of sight , reduce stress and limit territorial behaviour. Consider a soft, dark substrate and bogwood, to mimic their natural environment.
Red stripe killifish are excellent jumpers, be sure to secure the lid on your aquarium to prevent them leaping out.
At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Red stripe killifish a diet EBO Pro Soft Artemia, Insect meal and Mussel. They are predatory fish and will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouths. They love live and frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
Compatible tank mates
Hand-picked from the species we stock
Ordering livestock
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