Aphyosemion Abacinum Killifish Information

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Aphyosemion abacinum

Aphyosemion (Diapteron) abacinum
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Native Habitat:  Central Africa: Endemic to the area north of Mékambo, upper Ivindo drainage, northeastern Gabon. Occurs in swampy parts of quiet brooks under forest cover.

Temperament:    Males are a little aggressive, certainly when breeding with females. Therefore best kept in trios, rather than pairs. Larger fry have been known to eat their smaller siblings.

Feeding:    Some flake foods high in protein and adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as grindal worms, white worms, Daphnia, Moina, and newly hatch brine shrimp nauplii