Red Striped Killifish
Aphyosemion striatum
Family: Aplocheilidae • Origin: Various
Red Striped Killifish (Aphyosemion striatum) is a peaceful killifish reaching 2 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 10 gallons.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
2"
Temperature
68-77°F
pH
6-7
Lifespan
2 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
middle
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 2"
- • Temp: 68-77°F
- • pH: 6-7
- • Can be kept alone
- • peaceful temperament
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet for Aplocheilidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical peaceful Aplocheilidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 15 gallons
- Swimming Level
- middle
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 68–77°F
- pH Range
- 6–7
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical peaceful Aplocheilidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 2 years
Ideal For
10 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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