Guenthers notho - Nothobranchius guentheri

Scientific name: Nothobranchius guentheri

Common name: Guenthers notho

Family: Nothobranchiidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 6 - 7 cm (2.36 - 2.76 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C (71.6 - 77°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Africa

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Will accept all foods offered but to get the best from these fish live or frozen foods should be included in the diet. Brine shrimp and blood worm are readily accepted.

Origin

Guenthers notho’s originate from Zanzibar Island, Africa.

Sexing

Males tend to be slightly larger than the females with more coloration.

Breeding

Add at last 2 females per male in the breeding tank. Peat should be added as the substrate as these are bottom layers and when the eggs are laid, remove the parents. Remove the peat and gently squeeze out the excess water. Store in a plastic sandwich bag for 2 weeks for incubation and then return the peat to a small tank. The eggs should hatch after 24 hours. The fry should be fed on Infusoria and small regular water changes should be made.

Lifespan

This killifish is an annual species so the lifespan will only be one year.

Short description

Keeping 2 males in one tank can lead to fighting, but if a group of males are together they will tolerate each other.

Pictures

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