Can killifish be kept in a community tank?

Killies are usually good community fish and can be kept with other small, peaceful species that require similar water conditions, such as neon tetras and rummy nose tetras. There is one trait of killies behavior that is VITAL that you know about while setting up your tank – almost all of them are incredible jumpers!

How many killifish can you keep together?

3
Keeping Killies Together Killifish thrive when they are kept together. You should keep at least 3 of them together (1 male and 2 females). In larger tanks (30+ gallon tanks) you can keep up to 12 individuals and they will school together.

Can killifish live with other fish?

They will readily eat their tank mates if they are small enough – Tetras, Guppies, and nano Killies are easy prey. However any fish beyond 2 inches long will be safe.

How many clown killifish can you have in a 10 gallon tank?

8 pairs
They can be kept as pairs but seem to do best and reproduce best in small groups. You can keep two or three pairs in a 2-gallon tank, or up to 6 or 8 pairs in a 10-gallon tank.

How many killifish can you have in a 5 gallon tank?

Many people wonder, how many killifish in a 5-gallon tank can fit comfortably? Each Killifish requires at least 2 gallons of space which means you can house 2 Killifish in a 5-gallon tank. Be sure to only keep 1 male in the tank as they get aggressive towards other males.

Can you keep multiple killifish?

You can keep different types of killifish of the same genus in one tank, but avoid keeping more than one male killifish in a tank for a more peaceful community. Remember to provide your killies with plenty of swimming space.

Can you put killifish with guppies?

While some breeds of killifish can live with guppies in relative peace, others are completely incompatible. If you insist in trying your luck with mixing the two species, at least look for a smaller, less aggressive breed of killifish. This will minimize the chance of aggression and territorial display in the long run.

How many clown killifish can you have in a 3 gallon tank?

The perfect tankmates for clown killifish are more of the same species. They’re a very social fish and should be kept in schools of at least eight members.

Can you put killifish with shrimp?

Yes, killifish can live with shrimp. As long as you keep the right kind of shrimp with the appropriate kind of killifish, you can successfully keep them together. However, killifish might eat the shrimp’s fry.

Can killifish live with neon tetras?

Yes, killifish can live with neon tetras. Killifish and neon tetras are highly compatible tank mates that are extremely attractive when kept together because they are both lively and colorful. In addition, neon tetras are small, peaceful fish that will not make your killifish feel territorial or aggressive.