Freshwater
Waccamaw killifish
Fundulus waccamensis
Fundulidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 10 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 38 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occur over sand in lakes, near and away from shoreline. Often found near vegetation. Swim a few inches below surface. Not a seasonal killifish. Easy to maintain in the aquarium.
Other names
No other names.
Articles
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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.