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Aphyosemion striatum
Aphyosemion striatum By Kate Breimayer If Barbie had a killie it would look something like this: Mint green above, canary yellow racing stripes on the fins, a brilliant blue fading to violet and then white below, and the whole entire fish sm ...
Vineger eels
Vinegar eels are an aquatic nematode that are not eels, but do live in vinegar. They are a couple of millimeters long and are very easily cultured. Take a one gallon glass jar, and add 5 parts water and 1 part cider vinegar. Add a small piece (one ...
AMERICAN FLAG FISH Jordanae floridae
by L. & M. Bellino BAP Report, YATFS Reprinted with permission from The Youngstown Aquarist, publication of the Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Society, February 1989, p. 6. The Flag fish ranges in Florida, especiall ...
APHYOSEMION STRIATUM
I have been a member of the American Killifish Association since July 1996. I have not kept any killifish until just recently. I wanted to try an Aphyosemion species or a Fundulopanchax species since they have been described by the AKA Beginner's ...
Aphyosemion
Aphyosemion abacinum Diapteron abacinum(Huber 1976, Bi:420 Diapteron abacinum, B2:640 Diapteron abacinum, RP:78, H:55 Diapteron abacinum, W:75, La:20, S:150, , G8:24 Diapteron abacinum, Vv:102 Diapteron abacinum, FM:144 5/96 Diapteron abacinum, AL:, ...
Aphyosemion striatum (Boulenger, 1911)
Aphyosemion striatum (Boulenger, 1911) Family: Aplocheilidae (Killifishes) picture (Apstr_u4.jpg) by Teigler, F. ...
Aphyosemion Australe - The Lyretail Killy
The Killifish Aphyosemion australe (pronounced: af-ee-oh-see-me-on awe-stray-lee) is my all time favorite aquarium fish. I like the shape, color and behavior of this species. Young Male, click for larger picture. The pi ...
Aphyosemion Bivittatum Funge
Aphyosemion Bivittatum Funge Male - Aphyosemion Bivittatum Funge © Justin Stofko Male - Aphyosemion Bivittatum Funge © Justin Stofko Under different lighting. A pair of Aphyosemion Bivittatum Funge By Justin ...
Aphyosemion splendopleure
Aphyosemion splendopleure Aphyosemion splendopleure Location - Mayyuka Police Station Click for a much larger picture Origin: Cameroon, Africa Temp: 68 - 80°F (20 - 26.5°C)& ...
Aphyosemion Striatum
Copyright Tony Pinto (reprinted with permission from the author) A brilliant flash of green, red and yellow was all I saw as the fish dashed into the Java moss in the glass tank. It was my first encounter with killifish and I was hooked! I had bec ...
Aphyosemion striatum , (or How I got started with killifish)
NOTE: This article is copyright Tony Pinto and may not be reprinted by other not-for-profit organizations without permission from the author. A brilliant flash of green, red and yellow was all I saw as the fish dashed into the Jav ...
Aphyosemion Striatum , (or How I Got Started with killifish)
Copyright Tony Pinto (reprinted with permission from the author) A brilliant flash of green, red and yellow was all I saw as the fish dashed into the Java moss in the glass tank. It was my first encounter with killifish and I was hooked! I had bec ...
Aphyosemion Striatum The Five-Banded Killi
Aphyosemion Striatum The Five-Banded Killi By Alex Johnson © Alex Johnson Aphyosemion Striatum is one of the most beautiful fresh water fish in the world. When in spawning colors it rivals even marine fish. A. Striatum is ve ...
Blue Gularis
Blue Gularis By Clint Norwood A young male Blue Gularis, his real coloration is much brighter and more vivid than this picture can show. © Clint Norwood Latin Name: Fundulopanchax sjoestedti Origin: Cameroon, ...
Can't Stop Breedin’ ‘em
Killies started me on the path to fish geek. It kinda crept up on me. Before I knew it I was speaking in tongues, usually Latin. I found myself peering into little tanks with a flashlight, washing peat moss, buying yarn for mops, mailing fish around ...
Care and breeding of Epiplatys annulatus
I would like to share my appreciation of, and interest in, the killifish with members of the club. I know that you probably get tired of hearing about my fish but I'll keep trying and someday some of you other folks will get interested also ...
Choosing Your Breeders
When starting with a new species of killifish, it is always a good idea to start with more than one pair. Initially you will want to breed your fish by mixing and matching those you have purchased until you have a nice sized group of fry coming along ...
Coconut Fiber
Coconut Fiber A coconut fiber disc, US dollar for size comparison. After wetting this disc will almost fill a quart bowl. Coir, more commonly known as coconut fiber is a great substitute for the many aquarium hobby uses for peat moss. It ...
Culture Techniques of Moina : The Ideal Daphnia for Feeding Freshwater Fish Fry 1
Introduction Daphnia are small freshwater cladoceran crustaceans commonly called "water fleas." This common name is the result not only of their size, but their short, jerky hopping movement in water. The genera ...
Culturing Rotifers
Freshwater rotifers are very easy to raise. The one I have is Philodina but others should take the same care. I also raise Paramecium using this same method. You can use just about any size container for culturing. Just depends on how much you ...
Culturing Whiteworms
Nothobranchius foerschi TZL49-01White worms (Enchytraeus albidus) are a fantastic treat for adult killifish, and they are rarely turned down. They are aquatic-disease free, are full of fat a ...
Culturing Wingless Fruit Flies
I use 1/4 cup of Mc Cains instant mashed potatoes, 2 tsp. of corn flour, 1 tsp. brewers yeast, and a 1/4 tsp. of white granular sugar. Mix to a buttery paste with pure apple cider vinegar. - Charlie Drew Take a quart mason jar, put about ...
Earth worms
About Keeping Feeding Live Collected Cultured Worms Micro Vineger Grindal White Earth Infusoria Daphnia Rotifers Moina ...
Epiplatys
List of known speciesEpiplatys ansorgiiEpiplatys azureusEpiplatys barmoiensisEpiplatys berkenkampiEpiplatys biafranusEpiplatys bifasciatus bifasciatusEpiplatys bifasciatus taeniatusEpiplatys chaperi chaperiEpiplatys chaperi samborskiiEpiplatys chaper ...
Epiplatys (Pseudep.) annulatus
Once rare, this fish is "around" more often then not and is not an uncommon import. Once considered difficult to breed (but not to keep) and while not easy, it it not an impossible fish to breed by any means. Notice the differences in color ...
Epiplatys Annulatus , The Clown Killy
The Clown Killy © Alex Johnson The Epiplatys Annulatus, or Clown Killi, is one of the most beautiful fish in the world. It has been adopted as a mascot by many organizations, notably the G.C.K.A. the Greater Cincinnati ...
Epiplatys annulatus, (Boulenger, 1915) - Banded panchax
Epiplatys annulatus, (Boulenger, 1915) Banded panchax Origin: West Afrika, occurs in the coastal areas in swamps and shallow waters.Etymology: annulatus(L.): yearly(?) Synonyms: Haplochilus annulatus, Pseudepiplatys annulatus, Pancha ...
Force Hatching...When are Eggs Ready to Hatch?
Some Killi eggs don’t always hatch on time. When your expected hatch date comes and goes, check the “eyes” of the embryo in the egg. Even without a microscope you should be able to see the embryo in the egg. If a gold ring is visib ...
Fundulopanchax
List of known speciesFundulopanchax amietiFundulopanchax arnoldiFundulopanchax avichangFundulopanchax cinnamomeusFundulopanchax deltaensisFundulopanchax fallaxFundulopanchax filamentosusFundulopanchax gardneri clauseniFundulopanchax gardneri gardneri ...
Fundulopanchax Gardneri albino
Fundulopanchax Gardneri albino By Clint Norwood 2 Males © Clint Norwood Origin: Africa Temp: 68 - 77°F (20 - 25°C) pH: 6 ...