Killifish
Current Scientific Name:
Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus
Described: (Stenholt Clausen), 1963
Common name(s):
Distribution: Cameroon
Some Recorded Strains:
Supe
Supé GPE 90-16

Breeding Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus

Have you had any experience breeding this species? Why not fill in a species questionaire
2 other fishkeepers have successfully bred this species and left reports, their results are sumarised below

Method:
Peat (or similar) spawning substrate (50%)
Spawning Mops (50%)

Water Conditions:
Moderately hard and alkaline (50%)
Moderately soft and acidic (50%)

Temperature:
20-23°C (100%)

Read the full breeding report(s) for Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus


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Blue Gardner's AKA Steel Blue Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri), Tank-Bred!

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

$15

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This hardy, robust killifish is an extremely colorful, excellent specimen for the planted aquarium!
 
The Blue Gardner's Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri) is an extremely colorful, peaceful fish whose small size makes it absolutely perfect for the nano or planted aquarium. Native ... more

Gold Gardneeri Young Pair Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Gold Gardneeri young pair! Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

Acclimation:

Breather bags:
do not float place fish in tank immediately. If you float fish will suffocate

Regular bag method:
method for acclimation is to place the unopened bag of fish in your aquarium for about 20 minutes to allow the temps to to rise to your tanks temp. Next, get a clean fish net ready. Place it over a bucket. Dump the contents of the bag into the net. Throw old shipping water... more

Fundulopanchax Gardneri Killifish 2 GORGEOUS PAIRS LOWERED PRICE

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

$40

Fundulopanchax Gardneri Killifish 2 pairs Ready to breedRaised by me in my New York fish room
We double bag our fish, treat the water with methylene blue and use compressed pure oxygen in every bag. We line our boxes with styrofoam insulation and pack insulation around our bags. Until the summer heats up we use 72 hour heat pack.
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Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus breeding reports

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

How to keep and breed Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus

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 Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus, 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.

breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below.

Would Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus 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 Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus?

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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 Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus?

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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 Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus 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 Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus?

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

Very successful / fairly successful

Breeding Report: Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus
Location code: Dakoni bafor
Water conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Peat (or similar) spawning substrate
Breeding problems: Skewed sex ratio
Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavy
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: This particular species to send minimum eggs should be about 50 since the success rate to travel in peat is 35%, on the other hand never keep in acidic water because they tend to get sick, they need water changes day times a week from 25 % since it is a sensitive species to accumulation of waste.
Breeder: Mario Manuel Rueda Vigueras, México City (3 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 25th July 2021
Breeding Report: Fundulopanchax cinnamomeus
Location code: Kurume ADL 13-35
Water conditions: Moderately soft and acidic, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding problems: Skewed sex ratio
Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavy
Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: Kurume population thrives in Finnish soft tap water and room temperature. They lay eggs even in 18°C. Egg fertility percentage is over 90%. Very active and nice killi, easy to keep and breed, even though it’s colours are less striking than those of it’s relatives.
Breeder: Ossi, Finland (2 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 9th July 2023
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Gardneeri P82 Young Pair Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Gardneeri P82 young pair Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

Acclimation:

Breather bags:
do not float place fish in tank immediately. If you float fish will suffocate

Regular bag method:
method for acclimation is to place the unopened bag of fish in your aquarium for about 20 minutes to allow the temps to to rise to your tanks temp. Next, get a clean fish net ready. Place it over a bucket. Dump the contents of the bag into the net. Throw old shipping water ... more

Blue Gularis Female (Fundulopanchax Sjostedti)

Holland, Michigan, 494**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$85

This listing is for a 3-inch female Blue Gularis Killifish, a USA-bred specimen, parents from David Hemmerlein??s fish room. While she might not have the vibrant colors of the male, she??s an essential part of any breeding pair for this species

Why you need her:

?? Perfect if your male has harmed your previous female
?? Crucial for breeding projects
?? USA strain known for quality and breeding reliability

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Fundulopanchax Gardneri Killifish 1 Breeding Pair

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10

No shipping to Puerto Rico or Hawaii unless you upgrade shipping by messaging me before purchasing.

Doa refunds if messaged within hour of delivery with any issues.

Will be packed in styrofoam cooler
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Fundulopanchax Gresensi Takwai - 5 Unsexed Juveniles

Pacolet, South Carolina, 293**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Available here is multiple sets of Fundulopanchax Gresensi Tawkai juveniles, just over 2 months old as of this writing
There are 20 fish available, and each purchase of 5 fish will be picked randomly from th
e 5 gallon grow out tank they live in
This is a very beautiful variety that reaches 2-3 inches when fully grown and a mostly peaceful species that can live in community tanks with other fish of similar size.
These fish are still growing so they aren't suited for beginners, as ... more

Fundulopanchax Gresensi Takwai - 5 Unsexed Juveniles

Pacolet, South Carolina, 293**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Available here is multiple sets of Fundulopanchax Gresensi Tawkai juveniles, just over 2 months old as of this writing
There are 20 fish available, and each purchase of 5 fish will be picked randomly from th
e 5 gallon grow out tank they live in
This is a very beautiful variety that reaches 2-3 inches when fully grown and a mostly peaceful species that can live in community tanks with other fish of similar size.
These fish are still growing so they aren't suited for beginners, as ... more

Norman??s Lampeye Killifish (Poropanchax normani), Tank-Bred!

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

$12

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This small fish is very peaceful and ideal for both beginners and experts alike, plus it is an excellent addition to the planted aquarium!
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