Blue lyretail - Fundulopanchax gardneri gardneri
Blue lyretail ( common name )
Fundulopanchax gardneri gardneri ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 5 - 6 cm ( 1.97 - 2.36 in )
- pH of water: 6.5 - 7.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 6 - 19 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C ( 71.6 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Africa
Information about care
Food and feeding
This fish will accept all live foods like white worms, brine shrimp, and tubifex. Also feed with a quality flake.
Origin
Africa; this fish is found in the tributaries and marshes of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Sexing
The male will be more brightly colored than the female with red spots running through his body. The tips of the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins will be tinged with yellow. Females tend to be duller in coloration with brown spots running through the body.
Breeding
Add a 2-3 inch layer of peat to the bottom of the breeding tank; the fish will then bury their eggs in the substrate. When spawning is complete, remove the peat with the eggs and squeeze out some of the water. The peat is then stored in a plastic bag for 3 weeks at room temperature. Add water after this time to induce the hatching and the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 2-3 years.
Short description
The Blue Lyre tail can adapt to different water conditions but does prefer softer water. They do require a planted tank.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
This fish will accept all live foods like white worms, brine shrimp, and tubifex. Also feed with a quality flake.
Origin
Africa; this fish is found in the tributaries and marshes of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Sexing
The male will be more brightly colored than the female with red spots running through his body. The tips of the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins will be tinged with yellow. Females tend to be duller in coloration with brown spots running through the body.
Breeding
Add a 2-3 inch layer of peat to the bottom of the breeding tank; the fish will then bury their eggs in the substrate. When spawning is complete, remove the peat with the eggs and squeeze out some of the water. The peat is then stored in a plastic bag for 3 weeks at room temperature. Add water after this time to induce the hatching and the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 2-3 years.
Short description
The Blue Lyre tail can adapt to different water conditions but does prefer softer water. They do require a planted tank.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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