Do killifish have teeth?
Killifish vary widely in appearance. One thing most of them do have in common though is the bright colors and vivid patterns. The males are much brighter than the females, and most killies’ heads are flat at the top. Their mouths are at the tip of their face or underneath and their teeth are long, curved, and pointed.
How long does a killifish live?
2 to 5 years
Most killifish live 2 to 5 years in aquariums. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about killifish is their different spawning methods, which separate them into three basic groups: annuals, semi-annuals and non-annuals. In the wild, annuals live in temporary pools that dry up each year for periods up to 6 months.
How many eggs do killifish lay?
Sexually mature as early as 17 days from hatching, female killifish can lay between 10 and 20 eggs a day with a recorded maximum of 100 [30]. Killifish eggs can be incubated for as little as six weeks or as long as eight months depending on the species and storage conditions.
Do killifish lay eggs?
This fish is a typical egg-hanger (surface-spawner) laying its eggs on the roots of floating plants in the wild but accepts a floating nylon wool mop in the aquarium. Eggs hatch in 14 to 21 days.
Do killifish jump?
I mostly feed them live food (usually black worms) but do also give them frozen blood worms, freeze dried blood worms, and flake food occasionaly. kuni said: In the wild, killifish migrate from pool to pool by jumping.
Are killifish cold water?
This killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) is another coldwater nano fish that can be kept in a community tank with other small species.
Do killifish fin nip?
Killifish tend to school by size in the upper levels of the tank and may nip the fins of tank mates.
How big do killifish grow?
Most killies are small fish, from 2.5 to 5 centimetres (1 to 2 in), with the largest species growing to just under 15 centimetres (6 in). The word killifish is of uncertain origin, but is likely to have come from the Dutch kil for a kill (small stream).
How do you keep killies alive?
No water, just place killies on wet towel as described. Killies don’t need water, they are capable of gulping air, and the cold slows down their metabolism so they require even less air to survive. Makes them much easier to grab and put on the hook also, and they come alive instantly when dropped into the water.
Can striped killifish live in freshwater?
The striped killifish is closely related to the mummichog, and is often called the “striped mummichog.” However, mummichogs rarely enter fully-saltwater environments, and striped killifish almost never enter freshwater environments.
How many species of killifish are there?
1,270 species
A killifish is any of various oviparous (egg-laying) cyprinodontiform fish (including families Aplocheilidae, Cyprinodontidae, Fundulidae, Profundulidae and Valenciidae). All together, there are 1,270 species of killifish, the biggest family being Rivulidae, containing more than 320 species.
Are killifish schooling?
Killifish are naturally school fish when in the wild. This means that they should be kept in a group to ensure their health and well being.