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Small beautiful fish found worldwide. Males display incredibly vivid colors like gems. Over 1000 species, popular with enthusiasts.
Killifish is a broad term encompassing approximately 1,270 species of egg-laying cyprinodontiform fish found across Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and North America. In the aquarium hobby, the most celebrated group is the annual killifish — genera such as Nothobranchius (Africa) and Austrolebias (South America) — inhabiting temporary pools that dry up seasonally. These fish complete their entire life cycle within one rainy season, laying desiccation-resistant eggs in the substrate that survive the dry season and hatch with the return of rain. Most killifish are small (2–10 cm), and males display extraordinary jewel-like coloration in blues, reds, oranges, and yellows. The short lifespan of annuals (1–2 years) is offset by their rapid breeding cycle and the unique 'dry storage' breeding method: eggs laid in peat moss are carefully dried and stored for weeks or months before being rehydrated to trigger hatching. Water requirements vary by species — from soft, acidic water to harder, neutral conditions — but most prefer moderate parameters with a lean toward slightly acidic.
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产地
freshwater habitats worldwide, including Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia
寿命
1-5 years (varies)
体型
3-8cm
温度
22〜28℃
Frozen food, live food, pellets
20cm cube OK. Pair keeping suited
Varies by species — soft to hard water
Annual species have unique dry-egg dormancy
Annuals under 1 year. Non-annuals 3-5 years
Jumpers — lid essential
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Killifish的理想温度为22〜28℃。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Killifish的平均寿命为1-5 years (varies)。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
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Killifish成年后通常可达3-8cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Killifish的食物为:Frozen food, live food, pellets。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Killifish的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。