MALE Nothobranchius korthausae, image by Paul Barrow

Nothobranchius korthausae  (Red)    Meinken, 1973
Synonyms:  none
Common Name: Korthaus' Nothobranchius
Other Common Name:  Mafia Nothobranchius
Family:  Nothobranchiidae
Continent: Africa
Distribution: Cameroon
Habitat: temporary pools
Food: Any live food such as bloodworm, glassworm, brine shrimp and whiteworm - don't feed too much daphnia as the nutritional value is low.
Water Temperature: 24-26°C
Water Chemistry: pH 5.5-6.5
FBAS Size:    Males [55mm]    Females [45mm]
FBAS Class: F
Temperament: aggressive; keep in pair or trios (two females)
Aquarium Size: 25cm or longer
Gender Differences: males are bigger, very colourful and have large fins; females generally brown, sometimes with dark spots.
Breeding: breed readily in aquaria; they are annual fish, needing a layer of peat in which to spawn
Additional Information: The normal colouration for this fish is a reticulated pattern of green & brown, the red form, above, is the next commonest. The black form is the hardest to get hold of. They are egg buriers, so will need a layer of peat or fine sand in which to lay their eggs. Can be difficult species to maintain for any period of time.  
See: Preparing Peat for the Aquarium, Uses of Aquarium Peat & Killifish Data

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