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Aphyosemion australe

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Species: 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

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Small fry. Almost big enough for bbs at birth. May hatch early and be "larval" until normal hatching time. This does not necessarily impair affected fry.

Young fish available?   Yes