Description
Australe Gold Killifish – A Glowing Gem for Peaceful Aquariums
(Aphyosemion australe "Gold")
Add elegance and shimmer to your freshwater setup with the Australe Gold Killifish, a vibrant and peaceful species known for its brilliant golden-yellow body, long flowing fins, and striking red-orange markings. This small, eye-catching fish is perfect for aquarists looking to add a touch of exotic beauty and charm to a planted or species-focused aquarium.
Key Features:
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Brilliant Golden Coloration: With its glowing yellow-gold body and red-spotted fins, the Australe Gold Killifish (Aphyosemion australe "Gold") is a true visual standout.
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Peaceful & Community-Friendly: This species is calm and non-aggressive, making it a great tankmate for other small, peaceful fish and invertebrates.
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Compact & Graceful: Growing up to 2.5 inches, these fish are ideal for nano tanks and aquascapes where their delicate fins and glowing colors can really shine.
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Interesting Behavior: Killifish are known for their curious, active nature—often exploring the upper and mid-levels of the tank, creating a lively atmosphere.
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Great for Planted Tanks: These fish thrive in well-planted aquariums with gentle water flow, which complements their natural habitat and enhances their coloration.
Tank Compatibility:
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Freshwater Aquariums
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Best kept in pairs or small groups
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Ideal tankmates: small tetras, rasboras, shrimp, and other non-aggressive species
Care Requirements:
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Temperature: 72°F–78°F
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Soft to moderately hard water
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Provide plenty of plants, floating cover, and hiding spots
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Secure lid is essential—Killifish are excellent jumpers
Feeding Tips:
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Enjoys a varied diet: high-quality micro-pellets, frozen or live foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms
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Small mouths—feed appropriately sized foods
Why Choose the Australe Gold Killifish?
The Australe Gold Killifish isn’t just another pretty fish—it’s a dazzling centerpiece for any peaceful aquarium. Its radiant color, graceful movement, and peaceful temperament make it a rewarding addition to any aquarist’s collection. Whether you're building a biotope or just want a splash of golden brilliance, this killifish is sure to captivate.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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