Red-Finned Notho
Nothobranchius rubripinnis
Origin: Tanzania
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 40 L
- Lifespan
- 0.5-1
- Swimming Level
- top
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive males; keep one male with several females; annual species — plan for egg collection and diapause
About
Nothobranchius rubripinnis is an annual killifish from Tanzania, with males exhibiting striking red to orange finnage and a blue-grey body marked with red scales. Like all nothos, the eggs require a simulated dry period to develop. A relatively forgiving species for those new to annual killifish, offering stunning coloration with a manageable temperament compared to some other Nothobranchius species.
Care Guide
Minimum 40 L species tank with peat or coco-fibre spawning substrate. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 2–10, KH 0–5, temperature 22–26°C. Feed live and frozen small foods: daphnia, bloodworm, micro-worms. Collect eggs; store in moist peat at room temperature for 8–10 weeks before re-wetting. Plan breeding to maintain the line — annual lifespan is biological.
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