{"product_id":"killifish-cape-lopez-male-sur-livraison-seulement","title":"Cape Lopez Killifish Male (Delivery only)","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCape Lopez Killifish (Aphyosemion australe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Lopez Killifish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, scientifically named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphyosemion australe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a freshwater fish native to the swamps and slow-moving streams of West Africa, mainly Gabon. Appreciated for its vibrant colors and peaceful demeanor, it is a popular choice among aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cape Lopez Killifish generally measures between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 and 6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2 to 2.4 inches) as an adult. There are several color variants, the most common being bright orange (called \"gold\"), but brown specimens with iridescent patterns can also be found. Males are more colorful and have more developed and tapered fins, while females are smaller and have more discreet hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 liters (5 gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for a small group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 and 26 °C (72 and 79 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Slightly acidic to neutral, between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0 and 7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Soft to moderate (between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 and 10 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Opt for a heavily planted aquarium with shaded areas and hiding spots. Floating plants are particularly appreciated to recreate their natural habitat and provide a sense of security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior and Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cape Lopez Killifish is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecalm and peaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fish, ideal for a community tank with non-aggressive species. However, it can be territorial towards other males if space is insufficient. Cohabitation with small tetras, rasboras, or corydoras is generally problem-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecarnivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and enjoys a varied diet. It readily accepts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as frozen foods and high-quality pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cape Lopez Killifish can live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 to 4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in captivity under good conditions. It is advisable to maintain a ratio of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone male to two or three females\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to limit tension. This fish is appreciated for its beauty, fascinating behavior, and adaptability to various aquatic environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn summary, Aphyosemion australe is a colorful and easy-to-care-for fish, good for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking to add a touch of exoticism to their aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NageoireBleue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50802014224689,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4349\/9569\/files\/1200px-Aphyosemion_australe_gold.jpg?v=1741826078","url":"https:\/\/www.nageoirebleue.com\/en\/products\/killifish-cape-lopez-male-sur-livraison-seulement","provider":"NageoireBleue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}