commonly available scriptoaphyosemion killifish
Scriptoaphyosemion Cauveti
Native Habitat: Central Africa: Sierra Leone
Temperature Range: 64 - 74°F, ideal range 68 - 72°F
pH: 6- 7
dH: 5 - 12
Adult Size: 2.5"
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Some flake foods (TetraMin) high in protein , freeze dried foods (Bloodworms, Daphnia, Tubifex & Brine Shrimp) and adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Colors and Populations: (13)
Most Common: Barrage de la Loire Atlantique, Kindia
Scriptoaphyosemion Etzeli
Native Habitat: Central Africa Sierra Leone
Temperature Range: 68 - 74°F, ideal range 68 - 72°F
pH: 7.2 - 8.0
dH: 6 - 12
Adult Size: 2.5"
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Some flake foods (TetraMin) high in protein, freeze dried foods (Bloodworms, Daphnia, Tubifex & Brine Shrimp) and adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Colors and Populations: (12)
Most Common: SL 89 - Bundulai
Scriptoaphyosemion Geryi
Native Habitat: Central Africa: Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea and Sierra Leone
Temperature Range: 68 - 74°F, ideal range 68 - 72°F
pH: 6.4 - 7.2
dH: 5 - 10
Adult Size: 2.5"
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Some flake foods (TetraMin) high in protein, freeze dried foods (Bloodworms, Daphnia, Tubifex & Brine Shrimp) and adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Colors and Populations: (66)
Most Common: Abuko, Kolente River, TAAG 2002/3
Scriptoaphyosemion Guignardi
Native Habitat: Central Africa:
New Guinea
Temperature Range: 75 - 84°F, ideal range 68 - 72°F
pH: 6.6 - 7.2
dH: 5 - 10
Adult Size: 2.5"
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Some flake foods (TetraMin) high in protein, freeze dried foods (Bloodworms, Daphnia, Tubifex & Brine Shrimp) and adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Colors and Populations: (22)
Most Common: Sougoueta
Scriptoaphyosemion Roloffi
Native Habitat: Central Africa: Sierra Leone
Temperature Range: 75 - 84°F, ideal range 76 - 82°F
pH: 5.0 - 6.0
dH: 5 - 8
Adult Size: 2.0"
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Some flake foods (TetraMin) high in protein, freeze dried foods (Bloodworms, Daphnia, Tubifex & Brine Shrimp) and adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Colors and Populations: (30)
Most Common: 76/25 York
Scriptoaphyosemion Sheeli
Native Habitat: Central Africa: Nigeria
Temperature Range: 70 - 80°F, ideal range 72 - 78°F
pH: 6.0 - 7.0
dH: 5 - 10
Adult Size: 2.5"
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Some flake foods (TetraMin) high in protein and adult brine shrimp, freeze dried foods (Bloodworms, Daphnia, Tubifex & Brine Shrimp) , along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Colors and Populations: (3)
Most Common: Akkampa
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Additional Information
There are 13 species in the scriptoaphyosemion sub-genus of killifish.
These killies are small, easy to raise and breed, but caution should be taken as they are expert jumpers.
These make for a good beginning killifish, as with most of the aphyosemion genus, however, they are not recommended for those just entering the aquarium hobby.
