Killifish
Current Scientific Name:
Fundulopanchax mirabilis traudeae
Described: (Radda), 1971
Common name(s):
Some Recorded Strains:
Tinto

Breeding Fundulopanchax mirabilis traudeae

Have you had any experience breeding this species? Why not fill in a species questionaire
1 other fishkeeper has successfully bred this species and left a report, results are sumarised below

Method:
Spawning Mops (100%)

Water Conditions:
Very soft and acidic (100%)

Temperature:
20-23°C (100%)

Read the full breeding report(s) for Fundulopanchax mirabilis traudeae


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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

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

Fundulopanchax mirabilis traudeae breeding reports

Each record reproduced here represents one instance of breeding this species. Have you kept and bred Fundulopanchax mirabilis traudeae? 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 mirabilis traudeae

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 mirabilis traudeae, 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 Fundulopanchax mirabilis traudeae 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 mirabilis traudeae?

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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 mirabilis traudeae?

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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 mirabilis traudeae 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 mirabilis traudeae?

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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 mirabilis traudeae
Location code: Tinto
Water conditions: Very soft and acidic, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding problems: Skewed sex ratio
Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavy
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: the last breeding date was 5/07/03. They are not a fast grower but aren't slow never.They are not fussy eaters, will eat flakes even at a young age. For breeding it is better to have two females for one male as he can be rough. Eggs hatch in 18 to 21 days.To encourage spawning ,they love water changes!
Breeder: Deb Bear, Willards Md USA
Date this record created: 3rd August 2003
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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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Gold Gardneeri Eggs 15 Count! Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

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

$30

Gold Gardneeri Eggs 15 Count! Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

You get 15 eggs shipped in damp coco coir. eggs will be collected and sent out 1 week after purchase

Shipping:
Fish are fasted for at least 24 hours before being shipped to minimize waste during shipping

DOA Policies:
1. Report DOA within the first 2 hour of received the package. We??re not responsible for any report after 1 hour time frame. The package DOA policy will be voided NO ... more

Gardneeri P82 Eggs 15 Count! Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

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

$30

Gardneeri P82 Eggs 15 Count! Lyretail Killifish Fundulopanchax

You get 15 eggs shipped in damp coco coir. eggs will be collected and sent out 1 week after purchase

Shipping:
Fish are fasted for at least 24 hours before being shipped to minimize waste during shipping

DOA Policies:
1. Report DOA within the first 2 hour of received the package. We??re not responsible for any report after 1 hour time frame. The package DOA policy will be voided NO EXCEPTIONS... more

Young 2?? Pair 1m / 1f Fundulopanchax sjoestedti Oteri Blue Gularis Killifish

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

$80

You will get a young 2?? pair.
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Male in pictures is father

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

$12

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

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