🐟 Gardneri Panchax Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri)
🐟 Gardneri Panchax Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri)
Freshwater Fish • Colorful Killifish • Nano Species • Community Compatible
📋 The Gardneri Panchax Killifish (Fundulopanchax gardneri) is a brilliant West African species known for its iridescent blue body and vivid red spotting, especially in males. Hardy, adaptable, and full of color, it’s one of the most popular killifish in the hobby.
This peaceful, surface-dwelling fish thrives in planted aquariums with soft, slightly acidic water. It is an easy breeder, making it ideal for both beginners and enthusiasts interested in live foods and species propagation.
💡 Highlights
✨ Brilliant Blue-Red Patterning: Males shimmer under light
⚪ Hardy & Adaptable: Great for beginners
📏 Compact & Peaceful: Perfect for nano aquariums
✅ Captive-Bred: Sustainable and healthy stock
🐟 Easy to Spawn: Excellent introduction to breeding killifish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Gardneri Panchax Killifish
📛 Common Name: Gardneri Panchax Killifish
🔬 Scientific Name: Fundulopanchax gardneri
👨👩👧 Family: Nothobranchiidae
🌍 Origin: Nigeria and Cameroon – shaded forest streams and ponds
📏 Max Size: 6 cm (≈ 2.4″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 26 °C (≈ 72 – 79 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy to moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful; males may spar for dominance
🏠 Min Tank Size: 38 L (≈ 10 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface to mid-water
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore — small live, frozen, or prepared foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; easy to breed with spawning mops
