what are killifish - Page 2

fishboy · 03-06-2005, 05:08 PM

that picture isn't the fish i'm talking about.

**Scuba Kid** · 03-06-2005, 06:00 PM

mummichogs can vary in looks. that picture u showed is a mummichog

**TheOldSalt** · 03-06-2005, 06:34 PM

Mummichogs ARE Killifish. Killies come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

fishboy · 03-06-2005, 07:38 PM

glad to have livened up this section of the forum but i think i'll stick with goldfish livebearers and tetras

**Scuba Kid** · 03-07-2005, 04:21 PM

mummichogs are killifish? wow... guess ya learn something new everyday. thanks oldsalt!

fishboy · 03-21-2005, 01:13 PM

What killis (small) are avalable in chain stores such as petco or petsmart and what size tank is required

Larry-T · 03-21-2005, 07:03 PM

You won't find any killies except the occasional "golden wonder" (Apl. lineatus) which gets fairly large. If you want killies, you should join the American Killifish Association and purchase killies from breeders and local affiliate clubs. There's also a national convention, which will be just north of Washington, DC. Go to www.aka.org for more details.

fishboy · 03-22-2005, 01:30 PM

do you ever find killies in a LFS???

fishboy · 03-22-2005, 01:31 PM

do you ever find killies in a LFS???

**TheOldSalt** · 03-22-2005, 07:19 PM

Almost never.
LFS's buy fish from wholesalers/fishfarms, and killies are too hard to mass-produce on farms.

Like Larry T said, you'll occasionally find the "Golden Wonder" killie in stores, and sometimes the Lake Tanganyika Killie, but that's about it unless yo find a REALLY good fish store run by a guy who knows his stuff. I had them in my store for awhile, but almost never actually SOLD any.

The best place to find them is through the AKA or on Aquabid.

fishboy · 03-24-2005, 04:58 PM

i like killis but hate ordering anything online

Larry-T · 06-18-2005, 12:05 PM

As far as getting killifish is concerned, some LFS do carry killies, but they are stores which get them from local breeders.

If you join the AKA, you will get two resources that will assist you in getting the killies you want:

1. The business newsletter is a monthly publication with lists of killies and killifish eggs offered by other members. During the prime shipping season, (I think it's March through October), live delivery is guaranteed through the AKA's code of ethics. There are also announcements of meetings and shows in various parts of the country.

2. Affiliate clubs. There are a number of AKA affiliates in the U.S. which cover most of the major metropolitan areas around. By finding your closes club, you will be able to get killies directly from breeders who can and will coach you on their proper care.

loach<3r · 11-28-2006, 12:25 AM

I was in PetSmart today (So. Calif) and they had Golden Wonder Killis. I asked the Manager about it and he said they would be regularly stocking this fish in the future ( yay for me! ). I plan on snagging a few once my q tank is finished cycling. I love the personality of this fish.

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Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 4,160	mummichogs can vary in looks. that picture u showed is a mummichog __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,250	Re: what are killifish Mummichogs ARE Killifish. Killies come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

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fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,656	What killis (small) are avalable in chain stores such as petco or petsmart and what size tank is required __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

03-21-2005, 07:03 PM	#27
Larry-T Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Washington, DC Age: 59 Posts: 101	Re: what are killifish You won't find any killies except the occasional "golden wonder" (Apl. lineatus) which gets fairly large. If you want killies, you should join the American Killifish Association and purchase killies from breeders and local affiliate clubs. There's also a national convention, which will be just north of Washington, DC. Go to www.aka.org for more details.

03-22-2005, 01:30 PM	#28
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,656	do you ever find killies in a LFS??? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,656	do you ever find killies in a LFS??? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

03-22-2005, 07:19 PM	#30
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,250	Re: what are killifish Almost never. LFS's buy fish from wholesalers/fishfarms, and killies are too hard to mass-produce on farms. Like Larry T said, you'll occasionally find the "Golden Wonder" killie in stores, and sometimes the Lake Tanganyika Killie, but that's about it unless yo find a REALLY good fish store run by a guy who knows his stuff. I had them in my store for awhile, but almost never actually SOLD any. The best place to find them is through the AKA or on Aquabid.

03-24-2005, 04:58 PM	#31
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,656	i like killis but hate ordering anything online __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

06-18-2005, 12:05 PM	#32
Larry-T Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Washington, DC Age: 59 Posts: 101	As far as getting killifish is concerned, some LFS do carry killies, but they are stores which get them from local breeders. If you join the AKA, you will get two resources that will assist you in getting the killies you want: 1. The business newsletter is a monthly publication with lists of killies and killifish eggs offered by other members. During the prime shipping season, (I think it's March through October), live delivery is guaranteed through the AKA's code of ethics. There are also announcements of meetings and shows in various parts of the country. 2. Affiliate clubs. There are a number of AKA affiliates in the U.S. which cover most of the major metropolitan areas around. By finding your closes club, you will be able to get killies directly from breeders who can and will coach you on their proper care.

11-28-2006, 12:25 AM	#33
loach<3r Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	I was in PetSmart today (So. Calif) and they had Golden Wonder Killis. I asked the Manager about it and he said they would be regularly stocking this fish in the future ( yay for me! ). I plan on snagging a few once my q tank is finished cycling. I love the personality of this fish.

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