MALE Fundulopanchax sjostedti, image by Paul Barrow

Fundulopanchax sjostedti    (Lonnberg, 1895)
Synonyms:  Aphyosemion sjostedti, (Aphyosemion coerluleum in some older publications)
Common Name: Blue Gularis
Other Common Names: Golden Pheasant, Red Aphyosemion
Family: Nothobranchiidae
Continent: Africa
Distribution: Cameroon, Nigeria
Habitat:freshwater swampy area & temporary pools
Food: live, or frozen
Water Temperature: 22-25°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-8.0
FBAS Size:    Males [125mm]    Females [110mm]
FBAS Class:F
Temperament: aggressive; keep in pair or trios (two females)
Aquarium Size: 60cm or longer
Gender Differences: males more colourful; females are brown, occasionally with coloured spots
Breeding: breed readily in aquaria; they are non-annuals and lay eggs in plants.
Additional Information:

Breeding
Type		 Where
Spawns		 Breeding
Medium		 Incubation Growth
Rate		 First
Food
semi-annual bottom plants/mop 2 months medium infusoria

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