Golden Wonder Killifish - Aplochelius Lineatus

Killifish – mythbusting… and reasons why you should keep these small juvels

Killifish – mythbusting… and reasons why you should keep these small juvels. Killifish are an interesting group of small to medium sized fish – that live in a diversity of biotopes across the globe. Even though these fish are among the most colourful of all freshwater fish – they have never really reached the same […]

Aphyosemion striatum 5 die hard myths on killifish

Video – Myth busting – 5 die hard myths on killifish

Today I take a look on 5 die hard myths on killifish, do some myth busting… and explain why I think killifish are for everyone… including you :0) Killifish are an interesting group of small to medium sized fish – that live in a diversity of biotopes across the globe. Even though these fish are […]

Fundulopanchax gardneri

Fundulopanchax gardneri – your best entry into killi breeding

Fundulopanchax gardneri – your best entry into killi breeding This wonderful medium sized killifish has been in my aquariums for decades, and it still fascinates and amazes me. It has a personality of its own, always curious, hungry and active. And it is never shy, but comes to the front of the tanks, whenever I […]

Video – Aphyosemion australe (hjerreseni) – the Golden Lyretail Killifish

Storytelling time. It’s about the Aphyosemion australe (hjerreseni) – the Golden Lyretail Killifish. In today’s video I take you back to 1921 when Rachow described the natural form of the Aphyosemion australe, a fish discovered in rivers and ponds in a coastal strip between Congo and Gabon in Africa. After that we take a look […]

Killieggs in spawning mop

Video – DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding

In this video we show: DIY – How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding. If you want to breed killifish, rainbow fish, tetras, barbs or other egg laying aquarium fish, a spawning mop comes in real handy. It is essentially a substitute for the plants and plant roots, that fish like to scatter […]

Video – Austrolebias nigripinnis – Argentine Pearl Killifish

Austrolebias nigripinnis – also known as Argentine Pearl Killifish or Blackfin Pearlfish This beautiful fish was one of the pioneers of the aquarium hobby. It was discovered in the early 1900’s in temporary ponds on the Argentine pampas northwest of Buenos Aires. It was scientifically described by Regan in 1912. At first it was named […]

Video – Norman’s Lampeyes and Red Cherry Shrimps

Just a look into one of my nano tanks, housing Norman’s Lampeyes and Red Cherry Shrimps. The Norman’s Lampeye Killifish or Poropanchax normani is just a beautiful little fish. It is also a shoaling killifish, and it goes fine with shrimps. The Lampeyes may eat a baby shrimp occasionally, but with lot’s of moss and […]

Blue Lyretail – Fundulopanchax Gardneri

– a perfect beginner killifish If you are new to killies, this is a perfect fish to start out with. And no matter how experienced you are – it is still a great fish to have in your aquarium. Fundulopanchax gardneri, also known as Steel-blue Killifish, Blue lyretail and Gardner’s killi is a species that […]