What Killifish To Acquire

[Naringlo]

Hello!
 
So, I've been looking in to Killifish for a couple of days, reading and reading. It's a possibility I may try them as I've never kept them before. 
 
I'll be using a planted Arc tank 35L.
 
I'm wanting them to keep and breed hopefully.
 
First off, would that be big enough for the smallest of Killifish?
 
I can't seem to find them anywhere so I'll be going down the egg route. I take it that any of these fish I buy from eggs, are annual and if I breed them, I'll have those eggs to rear or sell? Seems like a stupid question but just making sure.
 
After reading, I'm still a bit unsure with what I have to do with the eggs and fry. A step by step guide is what I've been looking for although I imagine it's different for each species of Killifish.
 
Here is a list of eggs I can get my hands on: (Any recommendations for my purpose and tank would be great. )
 
Notho.palmqvis​ti Pangani Killifish
Notho.korthaus​ae Yellow Killifish
Killifish/N. Guentheri Blue
Killifish/N. Guentheri Red
Notho.korthaus​ae Mafia
Notho.ruudwild​ekampi Killifish 
Aphyosemion Striatum
Killifish Rachovii Beira
Aphyosemion australe 
Hypsolebias longignatus
and a few more
 
Anyway, any help would be appreciated.
 
Thanks!
 

 

[maxie]

gardneri gold killifish are easy to keep and breed,, i have a few for sale if interested look in classified section. these are spawning on mops at the minute.

 

[BlueCoralPlaty]

I know its not the best choice but many local fish stores carry Golden Wonder Killifish.They are good beginner killies!And they are cheap the price range is 3-5 dollars each.

 Good Luck!!!

 

[Naringlo]

Ah cheers, I went with Rachovii though as they look interesting and I've spent a lot of time researching and watching videos going through it. Thanks though!
 
My LFS doesn't do them unfortunately.

 

[Paradise3]

That and Golden Wonders would be way too big for your tank, males reach 4" long and females about 3-3.5" long when fully grown.

 

[maxie]

i have 11 gardneri gold for sale,, they are a breeding group,, 8 females 3 males.. £30 for the group and can post for an extra £15... if interested email me at [email protected] as sometimes i dont get replies here

 

[Naringlo]

Luckily they did not hatch then. Are there any that are suitable then?

 

[Paradise3]

Luckily they did not hatch then. Are there any that are suitable then?

 
Rachovii's are suitable, I said Golden Wonder Panchax - Aplocheilus Lineatus - Were not suitable.

 

[Naringlo]

Oh my bad, I got confused because you said "that". :L Thank you though!

 

[Paradise3]

Oh my bad, I got confused because you said "that". :L Thank you though!

 
Sorry was referring to you saying your LFS didn't stock Golden Wonders haha. Sorry for the confusion, it made sense to me

 

[Naringlo]

No, no, I understand now! haha
 
Not sure if I should try Rachovii again or go for Korthausae. Hmm I think I'll get the tank first and use that to keep the container at a stable level. Let the container float. I used a plastic tub and a heat mat for snakes because it seemed like a good idea at the time but the room temp fluctuates too much. Also forgot to put a bit of salt in to fight any velvet. That was pretty poor of me. :L 

 

[Paradise3]

No, no, I understand now! haha

 
Not sure if I should try Rachovii again or go for Korthausae. Hmm I think I'll get the tank first and use that to keep the container at a stable level. Let the container float. I used a plastic tub and a heat mat for snakes because it seemed like a good idea at the time but the room temp fluctuates too much. Also forgot to put a bit of salt in to fight any velvet. That was pretty poor of me. :L 

 
Yeah, if you're going to use a Reptile Heat Mat it's best to use a Thermostat with it too which is another £30-£50...

 

[Naringlo]

I actually have one but I didn't think it would stay at a constant temp because my room changes. Next time I do it, I'll use it and tape it to the mat.