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<b>Common Names:</b> Patrizi Killifish, Blue Notho
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Nothobranchius patrizi</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Aplocheilidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-75°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 3-8 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 1-2 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 2 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 20g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Carnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> A breeding tank is ideal with a 2-3 inch layer of peat at the bottom. The fish will bury the eggs in the peat. After spawning remove the peat that contain the eggs, and press out any excess water, and place the moist peat and egg mixture in a plastic bag or sealed jar for 3 weeks at room temperature. After 3 weeks, add tank water back to the peat to hatch the fry.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Cory Cats, Danios / Minnows, Discus, Gouramis, Guppies, Hatchets, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, Swordtails, and Tetras.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> These fish prefer a heavily planted aquarium, and softer water on the acidic side.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Temporary water holes, ditches, and marshes of Africa.
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