Scientific Name:  Fundulopanchax gardneri

Blue Lyretail / Gardner’s Killifish (Male)

Scientific Name: Fundulopanchax gardneri

Care Level: Easy–Moderate

Size: ~2.5–3 inches

Lifespan: 2–3 years

Overview:

A vibrant killifish with electric blue coloration, red spotting, and long lyretail fins. Hardy and one of the best beginner-friendly killifish.

Tank Requirements:

• 10+ gallons
• Temp: 72–78°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Planted tank with lid (they jump)

Diet:

Carnivorous—frozen/live foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp; will accept quality pellets.

Behavior:

Semi-aggressive toward males. Best kept as a pair or 1 male with multiple females. Generally fine with peaceful tankmates.

Pro Tips:

• Keep tank tightly covered
• Provide plants and hiding spots
• Males may spar—avoid multiple males in small tanks

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs