Family: Nothobrachiidae
Distribution: Aphyosemion abacinum is distributed in swampy, quiet brooks under forest cover, particularly 30 km north of Mekambo, upper Ivindo drainage, northeastern Gabon.
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 18 – 22°C (64 – 72°F)
Hardness: < 10 dH
Description: Aphyosemion abacinum is a small killifish which measures 3.5 cm in length at best. It has a mosaic pattern on its body.
Diet: You can feed this species a wide variety of foods such as brine, frozen Cyclops and live black worms.
Breeding: Aphyosemion abacinum is not a very productive species, and breeding them is a tough ask. One method that has been successful involves picking the eggs out and putting them in a container of water with a fungal inhibitor. The eggs will hatch in approximately 20 days. The hatched fry can immediately be fed newly hatched brine shrimp. You will need to keep up with water changes in order to grow this species properly.
Comments: This species is small and can be housed in a 10 gallon aquarium. Provide it with plants and hiding spaces to simulate its natural environment. Bear in mind this species is very hard to breed in captivity; this should only be attempted by experienced hobbyists.
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Recommended Compatible Species: This killifish is small and should be housed with non-aggressive tank mates. Try not to house it with tropical fish as they will require a warmer water temperature.
Originally posted 2010-01-26 12:04:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
