Beautiful Aquarium Fish

Killifish are amongst the world's most beautiful aquarium fish.  However, they're not for beginners to the aquarium world.

You've heard all the famous quotes to describe roses. Shakespeare, "would a rose by any other name"..., or Christ, saying that even Solomon in his best attire fell short to the beauty of a rose.... Well, if you've never seeing a Killifish before, the day that you do, brace yourself, for you may start quoting some of the greats in poetry and literature to describe this fish....

The story of most Killifish, is in itself a Greek tragedy of sorts. You see, most Killifish live in puddles. They live in places as diverse as Africa, South America and Asia. The most beautiful of all live in Africa - few will argue that point; nonetheless, there are beautiful Killifish everywhere, all you need to do is find them. Taking Africa as an example: after the rainy season, puddles form. It is in these puddles that many Killifish live in. The puddles contain nice quantities of water at first; however, after the rainy season ends, the puddles began to slowly dry up. The Killifish huddle together and start to mate. The puddles eventually dry up, and the Killifish die a tragic end. The eggs however, remain buried in the mud until the next rainy season arrives. At this time, the cycle of life is renewed, and the fry are born. They grow up within weeks/months, and, - let history repeat itself. These are known as annual Killifish, although not all Killifish meet this tragic finale. Some (few) Killifish live like most other fish do - no puddles....

Blue Lyretail:

This African Killifish has to be one of the most beautiful aquarium fish ever. The colors of this fish are stunning. One must see this aquarium fish in person in order to truly appreciate its beauty. It originates from the tributary streams and marshes of the Benue and Cross River basins of Nigeria and Cameron. Breeding pairs most often lay their eggs over the bottom, but sometimes also among floating aquatic plants. Pairs mate daily, but only a few eggs are laid each day.

Striped Panchax:

This Asian Killifish is a native of India and Sri Lanka. It's yellow in color. Perhaps not as stunning as the Lyretail, nonetheless, a beautiful aquarium fish as well.

Nothobranchius Rachovii:

Another drop dead gorgeous African Killifish. This fish originates from East Africa. The genus Nothobranchius has many species, with the Nothobranchius Rachovii being one of, if not the most well known of the species. This is a typical annual Killifish, it's born, matures, breeds and then finally dies. All this within a span of 3-6 months.