Blue gularis

Fundulopanchax sjostedti

Extended tail rays and red-brown bars; plan for size and pursuit.

The elongated male combines blue-green reflections with red-brown markings and stronger rear bars. Upper, lower and central tail rays extend.

Natural habitat: Inhabits temporary swamps, raffia-palm swamps and marshy reaches of slow brooks in coastal rainforest.

Not a tiny schooling fish. Check male rivalry, female harassment, swallowable companions and a tight lid.

Appearance and identification

Compare its barred rear flank with the spotted Gardner's killifish.

Provide separation options.

Use a 90×30cm base. Plant and wood cover can break sightlines while keeping feeding accessible.

Provide live and frozen foods and check acceptance of dry food; being a predator does not replace regular feeding.

First exclude swallowable fish, then watch feeding competition and pursuit.

Plants provide cover and sightline breaks. Substrate spawning needs separate management.

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