Gardner's Killifish "P82" Pair (Fundulopanchax gardneri "P82")
The Gardner's Killifish "P82" is a stunning West African killifish prized for its brilliant coloration, flowing fins, and active personality. This beautiful location variant features males with vibrant shades of electric blue, emerald green, fiery red, and golden yellow, accented by intricate spotting and bold finnage. Sold as a compatible male and female pair, these captivating fish are an excellent choice for aquarists interested in observing natural courtship and breeding behaviors.
Native to the clear forest streams and shallow pools of Nigeria and Cameroon, Fundulopanchax gardneri inhabits calm waters rich in aquatic vegetation and leaf litter. In the aquarium, they thrive in heavily planted setups with driftwood, floating plants, and subdued lighting that closely replicate their natural habitat. A secure, tightly fitting lid is essential, as Gardner's Killifish are exceptional jumpers.
The P82 location variant is hardy and adapts well to established aquariums with stable water conditions. They eagerly accept a varied diet of high-quality micro pellets, frozen bloodworms, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and other small live or frozen foods. A protein-rich diet helps maintain their brilliant coloration and encourages successful spawning.
Gardner's Killifish are generally peaceful and do well in species aquariums or carefully selected community tanks with other small, non-aggressive fish. Males may display toward one another, but a bonded pair or a single male with one or more females typically coexists peacefully when plenty of cover is available.
Scientific Name: Fundulopanchax gardneri "P82"
Common Name: Gardner's Killifish "P82" (Pair)
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 2.5 Inches
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Origin: Nigeria (P82 Collection Locality)
If you're looking for a brilliantly colored pair of killifish with fascinating behaviors and excellent breeding potential, the Gardner's Killifish "P82" is an outstanding choice. Its vivid colors, hardy nature, and engaging personality make it one of the most rewarding killifish for planted freshwater aquariums.
