Moderate
Gunther's Zanzibar Gold Nothobranch (Nothobranchius guentheri)
20–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 40L
£10.99
A large, non-seasonal Lake Tanganyika killifish for hard alkaline group aquariums with open swimming room and excellent water quality.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Lamprichthys tanganicanus
Tanganyika Pearl Killifish bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A large, non-seasonal Lake Tanganyika killifish for hard alkaline group aquariums with open swimming room and excellent water quality.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Tanganyika Pearl Killifish (Lamprichthys tanganicanus) is not a tiny soft-water mop-spawning killifish template fish. It is a large, active, non-seasonal Lake Tanganyika endemic that lives around rocky shores and offshore areas, making it a specialist choice for hard alkaline aquariums.
| Adult size | Up to 15 cm standard length; males are usually larger and more colourful |
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| Minimum aquarium | 90 cm minimum; larger tanks are better for groups and open swimming |
| Water | 23-25°C, pH 8.0-8.5, hard alkaline Lake Tanganyika water |
| Diet | Small floating, frozen and prepared foods; varied diet for active midwater fish |
| Temperament | Active schooling/group fish; keep covered because killifish can jump |
Use a covered aquarium with open swimming space, rockwork, high oxygen and very clean water. This species is best in a Tanganyika community or species-focused setup, not a generic small killifish tank. It is an egg-layer that places eggs in narrow rock crevices.
Livestock is packed for delivery by a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the policy conditions are followed.
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