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Fundulopanchax spoorenbergi Data Deficient

Fundulopanchax spoorenbergi

Stats

Family

Nothobranchiidae

Genus

Fundulopanchax

Size
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10.16 cm

Temperament
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Peaceful, Species-only

Diet
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Omnivore
Prefers live foods, this also encourages spawning and strong growth

Tank Size
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56.78 L

Temperature
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23.3 C - 25.6 C

Parameters
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Can be kept in 10-20 gallon tanks like other similar killifish

Level
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Surface

Other Information
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On the rarer end of species and of unknown wild origin, the species was first discovered in aquaria, making it unique. The male is very colorful and easily distinguishable, though unlike many other killifish, the female also has some red coloration.

Breeding

Spawning Method
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Egg-scatterer
Spawns in mops

Spawn Size
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10 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger
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Live foods, potentially temperature changes

Fry Care
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A female will lay eggs in a spawning mop over the course of several days, and the eggs can be collected and hatched in a separate tank. These fish can also be bred in a colony as long as there is adequate cover for the fry.

Another option is to water incubate separately or dry incubate on peat.



Information from Scottie the Fish Freak, additional info at
https://aka.org/!area_Affiliates/wak/Ref_Library/Fundulopanchax/Fp.spoorenbergi.htm

Locations

Photos

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Adult male Image Credit: Scottie the Fish Freak
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Adult male Image Credit: Scottie the Fish Freak
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Adult male Image Credit: Scottie the Fish Freak

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