The Bluefin Notho Fish

The Bluefin Notho, scientifically known as Nothobranchius rachovii is a colorful freshwater fish that's native to East Africa. Males have deep orange to crimson bodies with vertical striping that looks almost painted on. Their fins are a bright, metallic blue with sharp edges that look like they glow under aquarium lighting. They have expressive eyes, and a confident, alert posture. For such a small fish, they are incredibly bold, flashy, and unmistakably killifish!

Females are more subtle in appearance, typically tan to light brown with soft patterning. This contrast makes the males stand out even more in the aquarium! As an annual species, Bluefin Nothos usually live 12-18 months. They grow quickly, color up fast, and are surprisingly hardy when provided with proper nutrition.

Killifish are excellent jumpers, and even small gaps can lead to escape - please ensure you have a tight fitting lid 

Please Note: All fish shipments have 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with FedEx Overnight option. 

Our Tank Parameters

• pH: 5.0 to 7.5
• GH: 8 to 16
• KH: 4 to 7
• TDS: 180 to 250
• Temp: 68 to 79

Diet

Most killifish are carnivores. Bluefin Nothos thrive on a varied diet that includes:

• High quality flakes or pellets from NorthFin
• Frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp
• Occasional live foods like live Daphnia 

Tank Recommendations

• Plants:Guppy Grass, water sprite, java ferns
• Wood:Mopani, Malaysian driftwood
• Substrate:Brightwell Rio Cafe or Rio Escuro