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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.
African FishBreeding Speciesdeal-run-20260422-180310Freshwater FishKillifishLive FishModerate CareRare Fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Lamprichthys tanganicanus
Max Adult Size
up to 15 cm
Care Level
Advanced
Temperament
Active group fish
Temperature
23–25°C
pH Range
8–8.5
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
180L
Diet
Small floating prepared foods, frozen foods and live foods
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Lamprichthys tanganicanus
Tanganyika Pearl Killifish (Lamprichthys tanganicanus)
Active group fish
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A large, non-seasonal Lake Tanganyika killifish for hard alkaline group aquariums with open swimming room and excellent water quality.
African FishBreeding Speciesdeal-run-20260422-180310Freshwater FishKillifishLive FishModerate CareRare Fish
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Lamprichthys tanganicanus
Max Adult Size
up to 15 cm
Care Level
Advanced
Temperament
Active group fish
Temperature
23–25°C
pH Range
8–8.5
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
180L
Diet
Small floating prepared foods, frozen foods and live foods
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
23–25°C
23°CIdeal25°C
pH Level
8–8.5
8Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Tanganyika Pearl Killifish overview
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.
Quick facts
| Adult size | Up to 15 cm standard length; males are usually larger and more colourful |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Care notes
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.
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