Killifish
Current Scientific Name:
Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae
Described: Radda, 1980
Common name(s):

Breeding Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae

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0 other fishkeeper has successfully bred this species and left a report, results are sumarised below

Method:
Long term (fry appear with adults) (100%)

Water Conditions:
Moderately soft and acidic (100%)

Temperature:
16-19°C (100%)

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Aphyosemion Striatum Killifish Young PAIR 1m / 1f

Maybrook, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$25

Aphyosemion Striatum killifish young pair 1m / 1f
Bred and raised in my fish room
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6 unsexed 3 / 4-1?? Aphyosemion australe gold killifish

Maybrook, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

6 unsexed 3 / 4-1?? unsexed Aphyosemion Australe GOLD
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Aphyosemion Dargei CI-2023 Trio of killifish 1m / 2f

Maybrook, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Aphyosemion dargei CI 2023. Adult trio 1m / 2f These are F1 fish. Meaning their parents were wild caught. These fish came to me as eggs. I can only keep a few for myself and I hope to get some out to other hobbyists.
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Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae breeding reports

Each record reproduced here represents one instance of breeding this species. Have you kept and bred Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae? Why not add a breeding report? If you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences

How to keep and breed Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae

This database consists of breeding reports provided by the world killifish community, along with some statistical analysis. Results provided by successful keepers are aggregated in the bar charts below, with more detailed reports below that. Like any block of data, the larger the more significant. Please contribute a report of your attempt to breed Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae, even if you have had a negative results. You may, of course, file more than one report, particularly if you change some condition, and had a different result.

breeder has filled in a breeding report, a summary of which is shown in the graphs below.

Would Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae be a good addition to a community tank?

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  1. Never
  2. Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
  3. Only with species of similar size
  4. Yes, a good community fish

How would you describe the disposition of Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae?

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  1. Very timid
  2. Slightly timid
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat aggressive on occasions
  5. Very aggressive

In which water conditions do you keep these fish?

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  1. Very soft and acidic
  2. Moderately soft and acidic
  3. Neutral
  4. Moderately hard and alkaline
  5. Very hard and alkaline

At what average temperature?

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  1. 10-15°C
  2. 16-19°C
  3. 20-23°C
  4. 24-27°C
  5. 28°C+

What, if any is the biggest difficulty encountered when breeding these fish?

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  1. Poor egg production
  2. Poor egg survival
  3. Poor fry survival rate
  4. Deformities
  5. Skewed sex ratio

How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae?

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  1. Almost all males
  2. Somewhat male heavy
  3. Roughly equal
  4. Somewhat female heavy
  5. Almost all females

In general, how difficult is Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae to keep and breed?

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  1. Very easy
  2. Easy
  3. Average
  4. Difficult
  5. Very difficult

How successful have you been at breeding Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae?

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  1. Very unsuccessful
  2. Fairly unsuccessful
  3. Average
  4. Fairly successful
  5. Very successful

Very successful / fairly successful

Breeding Report: Aphyosemion wachtersi mikeae
Water conditions: Moderately soft and acidic, 16-19oC
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)
Breeding problems: Skewed sex ratio
Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavy
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Fairly successful
Breeder: Peter Venstermans, Belgium (5 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 5th September 2008
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Norman??s Lampeye Killifish (Poropanchax normani), Tank-Bred!

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12

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Red Cap Medaka Ricefish aka Japanese Ricefish / Killifish (Oryzias latipes "Red Ca

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$66

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2 oz Grindal worm starter culture LIVE fish food for betta fry killifish & more

Ardenvoir, Washington, 988**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13

Grindal worms are small cousins to earthworms, and appeal to many species of fish, and fish fry, and are very easy to raise! You will receive a 2 oz portion cup of soil less media filled with live grindal worms, as well as detailed instructions to get your colony going and reproducing quickly. Also check out our other live fish food items, as well as heirloom seeds for the gardener in you!... more

Bluefin Killifish (Lucania goodei) "Feelin Goodei" - Aquarium Fish T-shirt

San Jose, California, 951**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$23

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Neon Stripe Lampeye Killifish (Aplocheilichthys macrophthalmus), TANK-BRED!

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$18

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This fairly uncommon lampeye killifish is a real standout due to its iridescent blue-green horizontal striping!  
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1902 TULLIBEE .. GRAYLING .. STRIPED KILLIFISH Fish Print Fishing

Erie, Pennsylvania, 165**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12


THE TULLIBEE - THE GRAYLING - THE STRIPED KILLIFISH Print
This print was taken from an antique book copyright 1902
Size of print: 9 1 / 2" x 6"
Would be a great print framed!!!
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