Species · Fundulopanchax gardneri

Gardneri killifish: tank size, water and tank mates

Robust killi, not for general community; some keepers report fin nipping (Aquariadise).

Adult size6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Minimum tank10 US gal
Temperature22–25 °C (72–77 °F)
pH6–7.2
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Keep in groups of2+
Swimsmid
Shrimp & snailsCaution

Check a tank with Gardneri killifish

Good tank mates for Gardneri killifish

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African butterflyfish · African dwarf frog · Angelfish · Betta (male) · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Black skirt tetra · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Blue acara · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Buenos Aires tetra · Bumblebee goby · Cardinal tetra · Checkerboard barb · Cherry barb · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Cockatoo dwarf cichlid · Colombian tetra · Congo tetra · Diamond tetra

Avoid with Gardneri killifish

Agassiz's dwarf cichlid (temperature) · Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Boeseman's rainbowfish (temperature) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (temperature) · Discus (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Firemouth cichlid (temperature) · German blue ram (temperature) · Moonlight gourami (temperature) · Oscar (predation) · Senegal bichir (predation) · Threadfin rainbowfish (temperature) · Zebra pleco (temperature)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: medium. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.