Killifish
Short-lived, brilliantly colored egg-layers with a devoted following in the hobby. Many species live in seasonal pools and produce eggs that survive the dry season.
83 species
Splendid Killifish
FishAphanius splendens
A rare Turkish killifish relative worth keeping for conservation as much as curiosity.
Splendid Killifish
FishAphyosemion splendopleure
A jewel of West African rainforest streams that rewards patient, dedicated keepers.
Sulawesi Ricefish
FishOryzias eversi
A tiny Sulawesi ricefish with a fascinating pelvic-brooding trick.
Sulawesi Ricefish
FishOryzias wolasi
A tiny Sulawesi ricefish with glowing color and surprisingly easy breeding habits.
Tellia apoda
FishAphanius apodus
Algeria's rarest killifish relative, built for hard water and conservation-minded keepers.
Thai Ricefish
FishOryzias songkhramensis
A tiny Thai ricefish with a fascinating breeding style and peaceful nature.
Veladykov's tooth-carp
FishAphanius vladykovi
A high-altitude Iranian toothcarp that rewards dedicated keepers with non-stop activity.
Villwock's killifish
FishAphanius villwocki
A rare Turkish killifish with ancient roots and surprisingly active character.
Volcano Killifish
FishAphyosemion volcanum
A rare Cameroonian killifish from volcanic rainforest streams, seldom seen in the hobby.
Walker's Killi
FishFundulopanchax walkeri
A feisty West African killi with a big appetite and cool-water preferences.
Werner's Killifish
FishAplocheilus werneri
A sleek Sri Lankan surface hunter rarely seen outside specialist collections.