Interrupted Nothobranch

Nothobranchius interruptus is seldom seen outside specialist collections, making it a genuine trophy for dedicated killifish keepers. Named for the interrupted or broken dark lateral stripe on the male, its colouration also includes vivid blue-green and red patterning. It originates from seasonal flood pools in eastern Tanzania and requires attentive care, particularly during the dry-storage phase of egg incubation.

Water: 20–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft water. Tank: 30 L species tank with peat substrate; very secure lid needed. Feeding: Live Daphnia, Artemia, and micro worms; reluctant to accept dry foods. Behaviour: Males extremely aggressive to each other; one male per tank. Compatibility: Species tank only.