{"product_id":"gardneri-killifish","title":"Gardneri Killifish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGardneri Killifish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGardneri Killifish\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the Steel-Blue Killi or Blue Lyretail, is a colorful West African killifish from Nigeria and Cameroon. Males show steel-blue bodies covered in red-maroon spots, with yellow- or orange-edged fins, while females are smaller and more subdued in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and colorful, Gardneri Killifish are one of the best choices for fish keepers who are new to killifish. They do best in a species tank or a carefully planned setup with calm tankmates, where they spend most of their time in the upper and middle levels of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFundulopanchax gardneri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Peaceful (males are territorial with each other)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 inches (males are larger)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons for a pair or trio (larger for a group)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–79°F (ideally 72–75°F)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5 (prefers soft, slightly acidic water)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Micropredator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Top\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg-layer (plant or spawning-mop spawner) \/ Moderate to breed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardneri Killifish appreciate a well-planted aquarium with floating plants, mosses, or other cover, and gentle filtration such as a sponge filter. Males can be territorial with each other, so a ratio of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 male to 2–3 females\u003c\/strong\u003e and plenty of hiding spots are recommended. A tight-fitting lid is essential, since killifish are excellent jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike livebearers, Gardneri Killifish lay eggs among fine-leaved plants, moss, or spawning mops. Adults will eat their eggs, so remove the eggs daily if you want to raise fry. Eggs typically hatch in about 2–3 weeks in water, and the fry can be fed baby brine shrimp or microworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy growth and vibrant coloration, provide a varied diet of quality flakes or small pellets supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloration, spotting, fin shape, and body size naturally vary between individual fish, and females are less colorful than males. The fish you receive may look a little different from others of the same variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips Mon–Wed by UPS Next Day Air in an insulated box with heat or cold packs as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMon–Wed orders placed before 12:00 PM PT ship the same day. Thu–Sun orders (and Wed orders after the cutoff) ship the following Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee: send a photo of the unopened bag within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Valid on overnight shipping only. Choosing 2-day or any non-overnight shipping voids the guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips to the lower 48 US states only, no P.O. boxes. Please be home to receive your fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amfishco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668868731097,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/5447\/1129\/files\/Gardneri_Killifish_01.jpg?v=1791762555","url":"https:\/\/amfishco.com\/products\/gardneri-killifish","provider":"Amfishco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}