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Title: Red Striped Killifish
Description: Aphyosemion striatum


Sergeant Major - February 2, 2006 09:56 PM (GMT)
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<b>Common Names:</b> Red Striped Killifish
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Aphyosemion striatum</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> They prefer to lay their eggs within a spawning mop or java moss. They are very easy to breed, and the eggs will hatch within 12 to 14 days.
<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> Water holes, streams, and marshes in Africa.
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