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Killie bivittatum Funge (Aphyosemion bivittatum Funge)
A small, colourful African killifish, ideal for a quiet planted aquarium
Aphyosemion bivittatum Funge is a superb variety of killifish native to Cameroon. It is distinguished by its bluish to greenish hues streaked with red lines and its delicately coloured fins. A hardy and relatively easy species, it is perfectly suited to calm, well-planted aquariums.
1. Behaviour & care
A peaceful species but slightly territorial amongst males; should be kept in pairs or trios (1 male to 2 females). Prefers densely planted tanks with plenty of hiding places and subdued lighting. A lid is essential, as this fish is an excellent jumper.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 22–25 °C
- pH: 6.0–6.8
- GH: 1–6 °dGH
- KH: 0–3 °KH
- Minimum volume: 30–40 L
3. Feeding
Micro-carnivore: prefer live and frozen foods (artemia, daphnia, bloodworms). Can be accustomed to high-quality micro-granules. Discover our foods for killifish.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Aphyosemion bivittatum Funge |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 4–5 cm |
| Origin | Cameroon (Funge locality) |
| Temperature | 22–25 °C |
| pH | 6.0–6.8 |
| Behaviour | Calm, slightly territorial amongst males |
| Habitat | Surface / habitat |
| Life expectancy | 2–3 years |
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are carefully shipped in suitable insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipping arrangements
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10.00 am.
- France: dispatch on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: dispatch on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Killies
- nom latin
- Aphyosemion Australe 3-4cm
- Famille Biotope
- Cyprinodontiforme (Afrique)
- Taille adulte
- 5–6 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 40 L
- Zone de vie
- Milieu
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore (insectivore)
- Température
- 22–25 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.0
- GH
- 2–10 °dGH
- KH
- 1–6 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Gabon / Congo
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 2–3 ans
- Sexe
- Couple
- Niveau de difficulté
- Débutant
- Compatibilité
- Poissons calmes