{"product_id":"blue-gularis-killifish","title":"Blue Gularis Killifish","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Gularis Killifish is one of the most spectacular killifish available to freshwater aquarists, admired for its intense blue and red colouration, shimmering scales, and flowing fins. Males can display brilliant electric-blue bodies covered with red spots and markings, creating an incredibly eye-catching fish that stands out beautifully against a dark, planted aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their impressive appearance, Blue Gularis Killifish are relatively peaceful when kept with suitable tankmates. They are active and inquisitive fish that spend much of their time exploring the aquarium, particularly around dense vegetation and shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Blue Gularis Killifish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💙 Stunning metallic blue body colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Striking red spots and markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Males develop spectacular flowing fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Fascinating and active behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Excellent choice for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Males and females have distinctive differences in colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏆 A spectacular centrepiece fish for experienced aquarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gularis Killifish are native to parts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest and Central Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly areas of Cameroon and neighbouring regions. They inhabit slow-moving waters, streams and seasonal habitats where dense vegetation provides shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir natural environment often contains soft, slightly acidic water with plenty of vegetation, shaded areas and subdued lighting. Replicating some of these conditions in the aquarium can help Blue Gularis feel secure and display their best colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFundulopanchax sjoestedti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📛 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Gularis \/ Gularis Killifish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60L+ recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 10–12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚗️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧘 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but can be territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality pellets and flakes, frozen foods, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and other small live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 male with 2–3 females recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gularis appreciate a mature, well-planted aquarium with plenty of cover. Floating plants are particularly useful for providing shade and helping these fish feel secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dark substrate and subdued lighting can help bring out their spectacular colours, while open areas should still be provided for swimming. A tightly fitting aquarium lid is essential, as Killifish are excellent jumpers and can escape through surprisingly small gaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gularis Killifish are naturally carnivorous and particularly enjoy meaty foods. A varied diet helps maintain their condition and encourages strong natural colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦐 Brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪱 Bloodworm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦠 Daphnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦐 Mysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Quality carnivorous micro pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 High-quality flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Other suitable small frozen or live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffering a mixture of quality prepared foods and frozen or live foods is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gularis Killifish can be kept in a peaceful community aquarium with appropriately sized, non-aggressive species. Suitable companions may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Small to medium-sized Tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Rasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Small peaceful Loricariids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Other similarly sized peaceful community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐌 Larger peaceful freshwater snails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid very small fish and shrimp, as larger Blue Gularis may view tiny tankmates as potential prey. They should also not be housed with aggressive species or persistent fin-nippers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales can sometimes be territorial towards one another, particularly in smaller aquariums, so keeping a single male with several females is often preferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gularis Killifish are best suited to aquarists who can provide a mature, stable aquarium with plenty of cover. Although they can be peaceful, males may become territorial, particularly when kept together without sufficient space or hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are considerably more colourful than females, developing the characteristic blue body, red markings and elongated fins. Females are generally smaller and much less vividly coloured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can be bred in the aquarium, with eggs deposited among suitable spawning material such as fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Breeding conditions and egg development can vary depending on the setup and temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir jumping ability should not be underestimated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways keep the aquarium securely covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly around filter openings, cables and other gaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Gularis Killifish are a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for something different from the usual community fish. Their spectacular metallic blue colouration, vivid red markings and flowing fins make them a stunning feature in a well-planted aquarium, while their fascinating behaviour makes them particularly rewarding to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra-aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58788898537853,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/blue-gularis-killifish","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}