My killifish male

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    My aphyosemion calliurum male.



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    Nice fish! Looks a lot like the A. australe.
     
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    thnx @Sean J yes it does.I'm looking for some A. australe but having trouble finding them local.
     
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    You should speak to Prof Dirk or to Tyrone Genade. I know he is a local killie breeder.
     
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    I did speak to Tyrone.No luck.Will try Prof Dirk.
     
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    Nice fish
    Is this one of the short-lived species?
     
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    Thnx @Reedfish.I'm still learning killis but there is a lot of different reports on the net about this killi species.Some claim a year and some claim 2-3 years so I will wait and see.only have this one for a month now.
     
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    @johanbosman - Congrats on finding your killi. Really nice. Is this yours or your wifes? :)
     
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    Thnx @MarcHawke It's been a struggle but I found some.:bigsmile: It's mine now..........
     
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    @johanbosman - Did you get him from a killi breeder or LFS?
     
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    Froma killi hobby breeder. I got a trio and they are laying eggs like crazy. About 10per day. My first expected hatch day will be Thursday to Sunday.
     
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