About this killifish color form

The "Gold" form of A. australe (Lyretail killifish) is a domesticated yellow-bronze line developed in European fish farms. The wild type (Chocolate australe) is far more common in nature.

Care notes

pH 6.0-7.0, GH 3-8, KH 1-3, temperature 68-75°F. Killifish prefer cooler temperatures than most tropical species. Pair-keep or trio (1 male, 2 females) in a 10-gallon planted tank.

Where to buy

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