Two-Stripe Killifish – Lagos (Aphyosemion bivittatum)

Two-Stripe Killifish – Lagos (Aphyosemion bivittatum)

Quarantined killifish for planted and community aquariums in Canada.

The Two-Stripe Killifish – Lagos is a colourful West African killifish valued for its vivid male pattern, elegant finnage, and calm top-to-midwater behaviour. It is best suited to mature planted aquariums with a secure lid and peaceful tankmates.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Colourful killifish pair with strong male display value
• Good fit for planted specialty aquariums
• Less common than standard community fish, adding collector appeal

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide a mature planted aquarium with gentle flow, floating cover, shaded areas, and a very secure lid. Killifish are known jumpers and should never be kept in an uncovered aquarium.

This listing is sold as a pair. Males can display strongly, and breeding behaviour is possible in planted or mop-based setups.

Feeding

Feed small quality foods with regular frozen/live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and micro foods. Killifish often respond especially well to varied foods.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

Male colour comes from natural maturity, genetics, health, and proper conditioning. Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to artificially enhance colour.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Danios and killifish can come from very different natural habitats, but stable water, gradual acclimation, species-appropriate feeding, and a mature aquarium are more important than chasing exact wild parameters.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Aphyosemion bivittatum
• Adult Size: Approximately 5–6 cm
• Care Level: Intermediate
• Recommended Tank: Mature planted aquarium with stable filtration, compatible tankmates, and a secure lid where appropriate

Frequently Asked Questions

Do killifish need a lid?
Yes. A tight-fitting lid is essential because killifish are excellent jumpers.

Is this fish suitable for a busy community tank?
It is better in a calm planted community or species-focused setup, not with aggressive or overly fast tankmates.

Is the pair likely to breed?
Breeding is possible when the fish are mature and provided with suitable plants or spawning mops.

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