COMMON NAME:
Common Lyretail
or Killie Fish

LATIN NAME:
Aphyosemion australe

pH:
6.5

WATER TEMP:
76-78 deg. F.

AVG. MAX. SIZE:
3"/6cm.

BREEDING:
Egg-layers

FEEDING:
Live and frozen foods, they love mosquitos!
NOTE:
Many different strains and sub species of Lyretails/Killiefishes to go into, this pages information is set in generalities.

LIGHTING:
Bright, but not direct sunlight.

TEMPERAMENT:
Peaceful, very good community fish.

COMMENTS:
A very unique fish, distinguishable by its unusual coloring patterns. Several sub-species and a multitude of colors and banding.
It is a favorite of beginners and experts alike for its simplicity in keeping, the Lyretail/Killiefish is very hardy and suited for some of the smallest of tanks, bring a colorful addition to almost any space.

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