Eggers Killifish

Nothobranchius eggersi

Eggers Killifish is a peaceful top swimmer. Best kept as a pair.

PeacefulTop swimmerBest kept as a pairBeginner – Intermediate

Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.

Need help with Eggers Killifish?

Explore compatibility, care or problems using this guide and your aquarium’s conditions.

Quick facts

Adult size: ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm)
Aquarium size: 11 US gal (41 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming zone: Top swimmer
Temperature: 68–75°F (20–24°C)
pH: 7–8.2
GH: 10–30 dGH
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: up to 3 years
Group behavior: Best kept as a pair

Care requirements

Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.

Lifespan: up to 3 years.

Aquarium size and space needs

Minimum aquarium size: 11 US gal (41 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.

Water parameters

Suitable water: temperature 20–24 °C, pH 7–8.2, GH 10–30 dGH.

Temperament and compatibility

Eggers Killifish is peaceful and suits calm community fish.

Swimming zone and behavior

This fish uses the upper part of the aquarium, so leave enough surface space for movement and feeding.

Feeding

Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.

Offer varied small live/frozen prey such as Daphnia, Artemia and chopped bloodworm; aquarium animals are annual with short lives.

Before adding this fish

Plan for an aquarium of 11 US gal (41 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length.
Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
Best kept as a pair.
Offer a varied diet suited to this species’ documented feeding habits.

Natural habitat and origin

Origin: Tanzania.

Important notes

Annual short-lived killifish, not a mandatory trio. Source describes 20–24°C maintenance and eggs surviving habitat drying; fry salt treatments do not imply a brackish aquarium requirement.

Similar fish profiles

Use these profiles to compare fish with similar care level, size, temperature range, or swimming behavior.

Bluefin Notho Nothobranchius rachovii Same genus Same family Similar care level Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 2.2" (≤ 5.5 cm) 68–75°F (20–24°C) Arowana Tetra Gnathocharax steindachneri Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm) 73–82°F (23–28°C) Blue Striped Rivulus Killifish Rivulus xiphidius Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 1.8" (≤ 4.5 cm) 72–77°F (22–25°C) Black-Bellied Limia Limia melanogaster Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm) 72–82°F (22–28°C) Bleeding Blue Tetra Hyphessobrycon margitae Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Beginner – Intermediate 1.6–2" (4–5 cm) 73–79°F (23–26°C) Black-winged Hatchetfish Carnegiella marthae Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Intermediate – Advanced ≤ 1.1" (≤ 2.9 cm) 68–82°F (20–28°C)

FAQ

How large does Eggers Killifish get?

Eggers Killifish reaches ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm).

What aquarium size does Eggers Killifish need?

Use an aquarium of at least 11 US gal (41 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length.

Is Eggers Killifish peaceful?

Yes. Eggers Killifish is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.

What temperature is suitable for Eggers Killifish?

Keep it between 20 to 24 °C.

Should Eggers Killifish be kept alone or in a group?

Eggers Killifish: Best kept as a pair.