Steel Blue Killifish
Fundulopanchax gardneri nigerianus
Family: Nothobranchiidae • Origin: Various
Steel Blue Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri nigerianus) is a semi-aggressive killifish reaching 2.5 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 10 gallons.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
2.5"
Temperature
72-79°F
pH
6-7
Lifespan
3 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
top
Hardness
5-15 dGH
semi-aggressiveintermediatecarnivore
Care Tips
- • Max size: 2.5"
- • Temp: 72-79°F
- • pH: 6-7
- • Can be kept alone
- • semi-aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet for Nothobranchiidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Nothobranchiidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 15 gallons
- Swimming Level
- top
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–79°F
- pH Range
- 6–7
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical semi-aggressive Nothobranchiidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 3 years
Ideal For
10 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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Black Neon Tetra
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