Killifish- are they OK? - MyFishTank.Net Freshwater Saltwater Aquarium Fish Forum

ValRasbora · 05-18-2009, 01:08 PM

Hi I have some cardinal tetras, neon tetras and a harlequin rasbora in a ten gallon tank (see my thread "anything to go with tetras?" in the beginning freshwater section- PLEASE!) my question is- Are killifish good beginner fish? I like their colors. But- I hear they're strict insectivores. Is this true? Help is MUCH appreciated!

MissFishy · 06-13-2009, 08:51 AM

I don't know if you're still reading this, but I did the killifish thing for awhile <-- check out my avatar! They are very beautiful fish but can be hard to handle. They are huge jumpers and picky eaters. They aren't community fish at all and are hard to get your hands on unless you go to a local killifish association. Let me know if you have any questions about them.

ValRasbora · 06-17-2009, 05:33 PM

Hey.
Yeah, I'm just goin' for some more schooling, killis are very beautiful fish, though! Thanks anyways!

Michaelh218 · 06-25-2009, 02:23 AM

Any advice on the care and feeding of them?
From what I understand they only live for a year....not a problem as I also hear that they aren't hard to breed.

I've been looking into maybe buying one of those packages of eggs so any advice on this would be helpful and no, I don't mind setting up a species tank if that's what is required.

You stopped short at saying they are finicky eaters, what do they eat?

MissFishy · 06-25-2009, 10:48 AM

Oh boy, if you are interested in getting into killis, you need to do a lot of reading. Different types will only eat different things, some will only eat live foods. I don't recommend buying eggs, it sounds tempting, but it's very hard if you don't know what you're doing. I suggest doing massive research into any type you'd like to buy, there are specialty sites dedicated to them. They are definitely beautiful fish, if not the most friendly. If you'd like some more info on specific questions, feel free to email me.

Michaelh218 · 06-25-2009, 10:52 AM

Thanks, Missfishy

marc-olivier · 07-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Hello, I think the best thing is to by eggs of killi because you cannot find the nice one in at a fish store.
I found a site to buy killi eggs :

Killifish product | KILLIPARK FARM

BUT need to be ship in summer because eggs will die if Temp is less than 10C

!

MissFishy · 07-08-2009, 09:31 AM

Unless you really know what you're doing, purchasing the killi eggs is a waste of money. They aren't like livebearers that can eat crushed flake food, they need microscopic food, correct PH and water conditions. It's very difficult.

05-18-2009, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ValRasbora Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 279	Killifish- are they OK? Hi I have some cardinal tetras, neon tetras and a harlequin rasbora in a ten gallon tank (see my thread "anything to go with tetras?" in the beginning freshwater section- PLEASE!) my question is- Are killifish good beginner fish? I like their colors. But- I hear they're strict insectivores. Is this true? Help is MUCH appreciated!

06-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
MissFishy Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,232	I don't know if you're still reading this, but I did the killifish thing for awhile <-- check out my avatar! They are very beautiful fish but can be hard to handle. They are huge jumpers and picky eaters. They aren't community fish at all and are hard to get your hands on unless you go to a local killifish association. Let me know if you have any questions about them. __________________ http://missfishy.tripod.com/ The Basic Guide to Cycling a Tank, Sick Fish and more! Updated 10/13/09 with a new layout!

06-17-2009, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ValRasbora Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 279	Hey. Yeah, I'm just goin' for some more schooling, killis are very beautiful fish, though! Thanks anyways! __________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has). 4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are) oh and a snail infestation will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone?

06-25-2009, 02:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Michaelh218 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elberta, Al Posts: 58	Any advice on the care and feeding of them? From what I understand they only live for a year....not a problem as I also hear that they aren't hard to breed. I've been looking into maybe buying one of those packages of eggs so any advice on this would be helpful and no, I don't mind setting up a species tank if that's what is required. You stopped short at saying they are finicky eaters, what do they eat? __________________ My tank chronicle

06-25-2009, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
MissFishy Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,232	Oh boy, if you are interested in getting into killis, you need to do a lot of reading. Different types will only eat different things, some will only eat live foods. I don't recommend buying eggs, it sounds tempting, but it's very hard if you don't know what you're doing. I suggest doing massive research into any type you'd like to buy, there are specialty sites dedicated to them. They are definitely beautiful fish, if not the most friendly. If you'd like some more info on specific questions, feel free to email me. __________________ http://missfishy.tripod.com/ The Basic Guide to Cycling a Tank, Sick Fish and more! Updated 10/13/09 with a new layout!

06-25-2009, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Michaelh218 Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elberta, Al Posts: 58	Thanks, Missfishy __________________ My tank chronicle

07-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
marc-olivier Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20	Hello, I think the best thing is to by eggs of killi because you cannot find the nice one in at a fish store. I found a site to buy killi eggs : Killifish product \| KILLIPARK FARM BUT need to be ship in summer because eggs will die if Temp is less than 10C ! __________________ Marco Tank1 33g Amazon 1 Cackatoo Apisto 1 Keyhole Cichlids 2 Blue Ram 1 Clown Pleco 8 Neon Tetra 3 Octos 3 Corys Panda Tank2 15G Asie 1 Killi, 6 Cherry Barb, 4 Danios

07-08-2009, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
MissFishy Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,232	Unless you really know what you're doing, purchasing the killi eggs is a waste of money. They aren't like livebearers that can eat crushed flake food, they need microscopic food, correct PH and water conditions. It's very difficult. __________________ http://missfishy.tripod.com/ The Basic Guide to Cycling a Tank, Sick Fish and more! Updated 10/13/09 with a new layout!