{"product_id":"chocolate-aphyosemion-aphyosemion-australe-live-fish","title":"Chocolate Aphyosemion (Aphyosemion australe) (Live Fish)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Aphyosemion Australe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking killifish with a rich chocolate-brown body accented by reddish-orange spots and subtle iridescent highlights. Its slender shape, rounded head, and colorful flowing fins with delicate contrasting patterns give it a graceful and distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chocolate Aphyosemion, Chocolate Lyretail Killifish, Chocolate Australe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphyosemion australe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (chocolate colour variety)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–6 cm (2–2.4 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful but males may display territorial behaviour toward one another. Best kept as a pair or with multiple females per male.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 litres (10 gallons) minimum for a pair or small group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous; prefers small live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and bloodworms. Some individuals can be trained to accept quality micro pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coastal regions of Gabon and parts of the Republic of the Congo in Central Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Care Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a covered, mature aquarium with gentle filtration, subdued lighting, floating plants, and plenty of hiding places. Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–24°C and slightly acidic to neutral water. This species is known for its attractive lyretail fins and can jump through small openings, so a secure lid is essential. The chocolate variety is a selectively bred colour form of the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KeepingFishSimple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68134107676861,"sku":"LIVE-FISH-CHOCOLATE-APHYO-AUSTRALE-1PK","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2716\/2486\/files\/ChocolateAphyoAustrale.png?v=1793794465","url":"https:\/\/keepingfishsimple.com\/products\/chocolate-aphyosemion-aphyosemion-australe-live-fish","provider":"KeepingFishSimple","version":"1.0","type":"link"}