Killfish question

[dwhite93]

Does anyone have any experience with the Aphyosemion australe killfish? I have a freshwater community tank and am thinking of adding this type of killfish. From what i read online, they are supposed to be peaceful & friendly, but most all of the other killfish varities were categorized as aggressive or semi-aggressive. does anyone know if this variety is OK to add to a community tank?
Thanks!

 

[Ginger726]

I'm not too sure
I have wanted to get some myself. I guess it depends on the tank size somewhat. If there is quite a bit of hiding/swimming room a semi aggressive may do o.k. Maybe not so much when they get ready to breed. I have heard they pretty much like live food though. May want to keep that in mind. Haven't kept these guys yet so I can't give you a whole lot of info. sorry about that.

 

[CFC]

Killies are best kept in pairs in small tanks (about 5 to 10 gallons), i cant imagine them being aggressive as they are so small but they do require a little more attention than normal community fish, they are very sensative to water conditiions.

 

[Braddah]

CFC- arent Killi's relatively short lived (as in months?) I dont know for sure but i think i read around here before...?

 

[CFC]

Yes most killie fish only live for about a year at most, in the wild they live in tiny seasonal pools of water (sometimes even a elephants foot print!) so have to live a speeded up life so they can leave the eggs of the next generation.

 

[saltydog]

KILLIES, also like brakish water, or water w/petemoss. ( theres a good name),
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN' 8)

 

[elgecko]

I bred gold australe years ago. They were in there own 5 gallon tank. I would not think they would bother other fish.

 

[dwhite93]

Can you buy killfish live at an aquarium shop, or do you have to hatch them yourself?

 

[Braddah]

Ive seen them sold live at a couple'a stores....but from what I gather you can order them from people on the 'net and they hold up fairly well.

 

[Ginger726]

They sell them all the time on aquabid.com either as eggs or fish.