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Name
Scientific name
Aphyosemion gabunense
Described by
Authority Radda, Year 1975
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Common names
Gabon Lyretail, Gabun Prachtkärpfling
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The Gabon lyretail, Aphyosemion gabunense, is a killifish thought endemic to the lower Ogooué river basin in western Gabon. Found in swamps…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 25 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.5–7.2
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Gabon, Ngounie, Ogooué
Writing
Etymology
Aphyosemion: from the Greek aphúe (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'a small fish', and semeion (Gr. σημεῖον), meaning 'banner, flag', in reference to the "ornamented, often…
Distribution
Described from close to the city of Lambarené, western Gabon, and thought endemic to the lower Ogooué river basin, including the tributary Ngounie drainage.
Habitat
Swamps, small streams and pools.
Aquarium size
A tank or container with base measurements upwards of 45 ∗ 25 cm is acceptable for a pair or trio.
Maintenance
A dark substrate should be used, ideally peat moss or similar. Decor-wise, the tank should have dense areas of planting and pieces of wood to serve as cover. T…
Water conditions
Temperature: 72-77°F (22-25°C) pH: 6.5-7.2 Hardness: 5-15°H
Diet
Small live or frozen foods such as Daphnia or bloodworm are preferred although it will also accept good quality flake in most cases.
Behaviour and compatibility
A. gabunense can be kept in a community setup provided tankmates are chosen with care. This is a very peaceful, shy species and will easily be outcompeted by m…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are much more colourful than females and have longer dorsal, caudal and anal fins.
Reproduction
There exist several different methods of spawning it, and much is down to personal preference. A pair can easily be spawned in an aquarium as small as 12" x 8"…
Notes
A. gabunense is a good beginner's killifish as it is not an annual species, being found in permanent bodies of water in nature.
References
References
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