Nothobranchius kilomberoensis TAN 95-4
Nothobranchius kilomberoensis TAN 95-4
Current Scientific Name:
Nothobranchius kilomberoensis
Described: Wildekamp, Watters and Sainthouse, 2002
Common name(s):
Distribution: Tanzania
Some Recorded Strains:
Kilombero TAN 95-4
kilomberoensis Minepa TAN 00-14
Like all Nothobranchius, this species is best spawned over peat moss, and prefers a diet of livefoods.
Breeding Nothobranchius kilomberoensis
Have you had any experience breeding this species? Why not fill in a species questionaire
2 other fishkeepers have successfully bred this species and left reports, their results are sumarised below
Method:
Peat (or similar) spawning substrate (100%)Water Conditions:
Moderately hard and alkaline (67%)
Neutral (33%)Temperature:
24-27°C (100%)
Read the full breeding report(s) for Nothobranchius kilomberoensis
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more Nothobranchius kilomberoensis breeding reports
Each record reproduced here represents one instance of breeding this species. Have you kept and bred Nothobranchius kilomberoensis? Why not add a breeding report? If you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences
How to keep and breed Nothobranchius kilomberoensis
This database consists of breeding reports provided by the world killifish community, along with some statistical analysis. Results provided by successful keepers are aggregated in the bar charts below, with more detailed reports below that. Like any block of data, the larger the more significant. Please contribute a report of your attempt to breed Nothobranchius kilomberoensis, even if you have had a negative results. You may, of course, file more than one report, particularly if you change some condition, and had a different result.
breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below.
Would Nothobranchius kilomberoensis be a good addition to a community tank?
- Never
- Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
- Only with species of similar size
- Yes, a good community fish
How would you describe the disposition of Nothobranchius kilomberoensis?
- Very timid
- Slightly timid
- Neutral
- Somewhat aggressive on occasions
- Very aggressive
In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
- Very soft and acidic
- Moderately soft and acidic
- Neutral
- Moderately hard and alkaline
- Very hard and alkaline
At what average temperature?
- 10-15°C
- 16-19°C
- 20-23°C
- 24-27°C
- 28°C+
What, if any is the biggest difficulty encountered when breeding these fish?
- Poor egg production
- Poor egg survival
- Poor fry survival rate
- Deformities
- Skewed sex ratio
How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Nothobranchius kilomberoensis?
- Almost all males
- Somewhat male heavy
- Roughly equal
- Somewhat female heavy
- Almost all females
In general, how difficult is Nothobranchius kilomberoensis to keep and breed?
- Very easy
- Easy
- Average
- Difficult
- Very difficult
How successful have you been at breeding Nothobranchius kilomberoensis?
- Very unsuccessful
- Fairly unsuccessful
- Average
- Fairly successful
- Very successful
Very successful / fairly successful
Breeding Report: Nothobranchius kilomberoensisLocation code: kilomberoensis Minepa TAN 00-14
Water conditions: Neutral, 24-27oC
Spawning Method: Peat (or similar) spawning substrate
Breeding problems: Skewed sex ratio
Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavy
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Very successful
Other Comments: I fed baby brine shrimp and changed about 30% of the water several times a week. They are a good notho to start with.
Breeder: John Nicholson, Caddo Mills, TX, USA (3 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 9th September 2005
Breeding Report: Nothobranchius kilomberoensisWater conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 24-27oC
Spawning Method: Peat (or similar) spawning substrate
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: Very peaceful
Breeder: (4 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 13th August 2002
Breeding Report: Nothobranchius kilomberoensisWater conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 24-27oC
Spawning Method: Peat (or similar) spawning substrate
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: Typical peaceful notho. The males don't fight too much or harass the females. I have them set up in 6g tanks with 3-4 pairs in each.
Breeder: Jules, Bucks UK (5 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 21st January 2003
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