Killifish!!!!

[tina1]

Hi! I went to the lfs to get my killies today (payday-finally). I bought three they are yellowish with metallic green scales and red tails. Anybody out there have experience with killies? Anything I should know?

Thanks

[tina1]

here's photos of my new killies:

[gr8fuljames]

Just wanted to say nice looking fish.



P.S. You've gotta get that x fixed. lol

[gr8fuljames]

oops! here's a very good link...
http://www.killifish.us/about.htm

[tina1]

Thank you James, the link was very helpful. I think I'll just keep the "x" as my avatar, I'll pretend I'm making a statement or something lol.

Thanks.

[Obelix]

LOL How are the killies tina? I just had to ressurect at least one post.

[Fish Addict]

nice fish i have all way wanted to try and keep those how is it going ?

[tina1]

Well, so far the killies have worked out just great! Actually last week I just lost one so its kinda funny to see this post brought up again. I think it might've jumped out of the small square opening at the back of the tank where the filter goes and become a midnight snack for the cat

But the other two are still going strong and growing.

They pretty much just hang out at the top of the tank and don't really swim a whole lot but its a lot of fun to watch them eat because they're mouths are just so huge. They'll take a whole flake and fit it half way into their mouths and then just swim into a corner with the flake still sticking out until they eat it all. They also LOVE bloodworms.

All in all, I think they make great community fish. I've come to find out that they are considered an aggressive killifish but if this is aggression then I can't imagine how placid some of the other killies are. I'm looking into getting some more killies after I move to put in my 5 gallon. I think A. Australe red/orange is the one I'm after.

Anyway, thanks for the interest in my fishies!!!!