A. Australe Chocolate (BSWG 97-24 Esterias)
Orange Australe (Sport Hybrid)
Orange Australe LF
Aphyosemion australe – Lyretail Killifish
Color Forms: Gold, Chocolate, Orange Spotless Size: 2–2.5 inches Temperament: Peaceful Care Level: Easy to Moderate Origin: Gabon & Congo (aquacultured strains available)
Why You'll Love It
Dazzling lyre-shaped tail and vibrant body colors
Perfect for nano tanks and planted setups
Hardy and beginner-friendly
Easy to breed with spawning mops or fine plants
A. Australe Types
Aquarium Setup
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Tank Size: 10+ gallons for a pair or trio
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Substrate: Dark preferred to enhance color
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Plants: Floating plants, Java moss, spawning mops
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Cover: Tight-fitting lid—excellent jumpers
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Lighting: Subdued; mimic shaded conditions
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Filtration: Gentle flow, peat filtration ideal
Water Parameters
Parameter Ideal Range Temperature 72–78°F (22–26°C) pH 5.5–7.0 Hardness 18–179 ppm Flow Low to moderate Diet
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Type: Micropredator
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Best Foods:
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Live: daphnia, brine shrimp, grindal worms
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Frozen: bloodworms, mosquito larvae
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Dry: high-protein flakes, micro pellets
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Tip: Rotate foods for vibrant color and breeding success
Breeding
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Method: Top-spawning egg layers
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Setup: Spawning mops or fine-leaved plants
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Egg Care: Remove eggs to hatch separately
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Hatch Time: ~2 weeks
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Fry Food: Infusoria, vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp
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Note: Males display courtship dances; females lay ~20–30 eggs
Color Forms
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Chocolate: Brown body with red spots
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Gold: Bright orange with lyre-shaped tail
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Spotless Orange: Clean orange variant
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Wild Strains: Often labeled with collection codes (e.g., SBWG 07-24)
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