Aphyosemion australe

Aquarist: interstition

Species Profile: Aphyosemion australe

Common Name:   Cape Lopez Lyretail

Description:   One of the most commonly seen killifish, it has been bread from the wild form (chocolate) into gold, spotless and other varieties. An albino form appeared in member Fred Behrmann's fish room around 2019 and has proven viable as well.

Category:   Killifish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Liberia and surrounding areas

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2016

I currently keep wild type, gold and albino australe.

Species Spawned:   Yes

mops

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Small fry. Almost big enough for bbs at birth. Some eggs may hatch early and be "larval" until normal hatching time. This does not necessarily impair those fry long term.

Young fish available?   Yes