Katalyst
Sep 23rd 2007, 11:18 PM
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Red Dwarf Gularis Male
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Red Dwarf Gularis Female
Common name: Red Dwarf Gularis
Scientific name: Fundulopanchax Sjoestedti
Family: Nothobranchiidae
Origin: West Africa, Niger, Nigeria
Class:Actinopterygii
Adult size: 5-7 inches
Tank Specs:
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons, a pair can be placed in a 5 gallon to spawn but more room is recommended on a daily basis. A tight fitting lid is required as these fish are jumpers.
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): Prefers slightly soft acidic water in pH range 6.5 – 7.5 and dH range: 6 - 12, will tolerate more alkaline water.
Temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius
Special Requirements: A heavily planted tank with plenty of hiding places. Bottom spawner, prefers to spawn in peat substrate. Both males and females appreciate ornaments to hide and feel secure.
Tank Mates:
Plecos
Platies
Danios
Dwarf Gouramis
Corydoras
Discus
Swordtails
Angelfish
Rainbowfish
Guppies
Rasboras
MolliesMinimum Group Size: Pairs or reverse trios for spawning.
Diet: Carnivore, in the wild this fish eats other fish as well as crustaceans and insects.
Sexing: Males are beautifully ornate with vibrant colours, beautiful finnage and a forked shaped tail. The female gularis are opaque/white coloured.
Breeding and Reproduction: Dwarf Reds are not picky, they will use a spawning mop, java moss & other broad leafed plants or peat pellets to lay their eggs. Eggs can be hatched in two months using the incubation method. Eggs can also be hatched in after 21 days. Unfertilized eggs will fungus in the water and spread to fertilized eggs, therefore they should be removed. Adding a drop of Methylene blue can help prevent the spread of fungus. One the fry hatch they can be fed baby brine shrimp & microworms.
Notes: There are two strains of Fundulopanchax Sjoestedti, Dwarf Red Gularis and Blue Gularis, they are one of the largest and most colourful killies. This fish is very interactive and really enjoyable to watch in the aquarium. Although the red dwarf is mainly a peaceful fish it is territorial is not a compatible tankmate for bettas. Pairing these two fish in the same tank will lead to the death of the betta.
Red Dwarf Gularis Male
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Red Dwarf Gularis Female
Common name: Red Dwarf Gularis
Scientific name: Fundulopanchax Sjoestedti
Family: Nothobranchiidae
Origin: West Africa, Niger, Nigeria
Class:Actinopterygii
Adult size: 5-7 inches
Tank Specs:
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons, a pair can be placed in a 5 gallon to spawn but more room is recommended on a daily basis. A tight fitting lid is required as these fish are jumpers.
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): Prefers slightly soft acidic water in pH range 6.5 – 7.5 and dH range: 6 - 12, will tolerate more alkaline water.
Temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius
Special Requirements: A heavily planted tank with plenty of hiding places. Bottom spawner, prefers to spawn in peat substrate. Both males and females appreciate ornaments to hide and feel secure.
Tank Mates:
Plecos
Platies
Danios
Dwarf Gouramis
Corydoras
Discus
Swordtails
Angelfish
Rainbowfish
Guppies
Rasboras
MolliesMinimum Group Size: Pairs or reverse trios for spawning.
Diet: Carnivore, in the wild this fish eats other fish as well as crustaceans and insects.
Sexing: Males are beautifully ornate with vibrant colours, beautiful finnage and a forked shaped tail. The female gularis are opaque/white coloured.
Breeding and Reproduction: Dwarf Reds are not picky, they will use a spawning mop, java moss & other broad leafed plants or peat pellets to lay their eggs. Eggs can be hatched in two months using the incubation method. Eggs can also be hatched in after 21 days. Unfertilized eggs will fungus in the water and spread to fertilized eggs, therefore they should be removed. Adding a drop of Methylene blue can help prevent the spread of fungus. One the fry hatch they can be fed baby brine shrimp & microworms.
Notes: There are two strains of Fundulopanchax Sjoestedti, Dwarf Red Gularis and Blue Gularis, they are one of the largest and most colourful killies. This fish is very interactive and really enjoyable to watch in the aquarium. Although the red dwarf is mainly a peaceful fish it is territorial is not a compatible tankmate for bettas. Pairing these two fish in the same tank will lead to the death of the betta.