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Name
Scientific name
Aphyosemion striatum
Described by
Authority Boulenger, Year 1911, Bracketed
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Common names
Red-Striped Lyretail, Gestreifter Prachtkärpfling
Photograph credits
All 10 credited
Summary
The red-striped lyretail, Aphyosemion striatum, is a killifish from coastal Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, as far south as the lower Ogooué b…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
3–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Abanga, Gabon, Komo, Mbe, Mbei, Mitemele, Ogooué, Ogowe
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
Appears restricted to the area between the lower Mitemele River, Equatorial Guinea and the lower Ogooué basin in Gabon, including coastal drainages such as the…
Habitat
Inhabits perennial lowland (coastal) rainforest streams, pools and freshwater swamps.
Aquarium size
An aquarium or container with base measurements of 45 ∗ 30 cm or upwards is recommended.
Maintenance
A dark substrate should be used and the aquarium should have dense areas of planting and pieces of wood to serve as cover. The use of floating plants to furthe…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Aphyosemion species feed largely on aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates in the wild. In captivity small live or frozen foods such as Daphnia or bloodworm are…
Behaviour and compatibility
A. striatum can be kept in a community arrangement provided tankmates are chosen with care. This is a very peaceful, relatively shy species and will easily be …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are larger, more intensely coloured, and possess longer caudal, dorsal and anal fins than females.
Reproduction
A number of different methods have proven successful for spawning Aphyosemion species in aquaria, and much is down to personal preference. It is often recommen…
Notes
A. striatum is a good beginner's killifish since it is attractive, easy to breed and is not an annual species so is relatively long-lived. Other members of the…
References
References
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