Neptune’s rating:
65- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length4.0 - 6.0 cm
- Liters per Fish30 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 7.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller
- Temperature24.0 - 26.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Blue Lyretail
The Blue Lyretail, also known as Fundulopanchax sjostedti, is a striking freshwater fish, notable for its vivid blue coloration and distinctive lyretail. This species originates from West Africa, primarily found in areas ranging from Nigeria to Cameroon. It features an elongated body with a mix of intense blue and sometimes red or orange patterns, making it quite eye-catching. The "lyretail" refers to its uniquely shaped caudal (tail) fin, which resembles a lyre. The Blue Lyretail is well-regarded within the aquarium hobby for its beauty and unique appearance, but it may require specific care to thrive, making it more suitable for intermediate to advanced fish keepers.
Did you know?
The blue lyretail exhibits a unique adaptation called “peat spawning,” where the fish lay their eggs in peat moss or similar substrates on the bottom of their habitat. The eggs can survive periods of drought by entering a state of diapause, allowing them to withstand adverse conditions until water becomes available again. This survival strategy enables their eggs to be distributed in the aquarium trade as dried peat, which can be rehydrated to hatch the fry, facilitating the preservation and distribution of this species.