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Chocolate Lyretail
Aphyosemion australe
Beginner Peaceful fish freshwater
About
Brown and orange spotted killifish with an elegant lyretail fin shape. A non-annual species well-suited for beginners to killifish. Shy; avoid boisterous tankmates.
Water Parameters
Temperature
70 - 79 °F
Ideal: 72 - 77 °F
pH
5.5 - 7
GH (Hardness)
1 - 10 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
2.5"
Min Tank Size
10 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
School Size
3+ recommended
Bioload
low
Category
killifish