The Genus Fundulopanchax

The Genus Fundulopanchax

Fundulopanchax walkeri "Spurelli"

The Fundulopanchax genus consists a number of species that inhabit the waters of Central-West Africa. They were formerly belong to the genus Aphyosemion. Usual maximal length is 6-7 cm though some species can grow bigger. The biggest is Fp. sjoestedti, known as Blue Gularis. It reaches the length of 12 cm. Some Fundulopanchax are aggressive and it is the best decision to keep them in species tank. Generally they reproduce in semi-annual manner. Eggs of some species need dry period during incubation for proper development. If water incubated they often refuse to hatch. Live food is preferred but all other kinds of food are usually accepted.

I have kept just two species, so far. The first was, of course the Fp. gardneri. It is well known fish, probably the most commonly kept killifish (with exception of Aphyosemion australe). Maximum body length is 7 cm. They inhabit the waters of Cameroon and Nigeria. Many different populations and developed strains are known. I have kept two gardneri populations, so far. The first I had was the Fp. gardneri "Nsukka", but now I keep just the "Rayfield" population. It is great fish for the Killi beginners.

The second Fundulopanchax species I kept was Fp. walkeri "Spurelli". They reach length of 6 cm, and their habitat includes the waters of Ghana and Cote d' Ivoire.

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