Freshwater
Magdalena rivulus
Cynodonichthys magdalenae
Rivulidae, Rivulinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 7 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 13 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Rivulus magdalenae
- Rivulus milesi
In other languages
- Hohtoriippuja
Articles
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How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.