As I mentioned before I'm jumping into the world of killies with some eggs I just received from Thailand. (They went to my house instead of here on campus so I won't be able to do anything with them for a week.) For those in the dark, killifish are seasonal fish found around the world that lay eggs that have to survive extended dry periods. You generally won't find them in pet stores for a number of reasons, so you essentially have to order them or find a breeder. Breeders strive to maintain natural individual strains, unlike fancy guppies which are bred intensely for their color. Best of all, killifish are among the most strikingly colored fish in the world, with the males easily competing with marine fish.
In my case, I ordered Nothobranchius rachovii Beira 98, which is a exceptional fish from South Africa. I also got some java moss that I'll be able to use grow without any trouble in my killi aquariums. I have two ten gallon aquariums with sponge filters, air stones, and heaters that I'll devote to fry. If things go smoothly with these guys, I'll probably go ahead and order eggs for a second species. Then again, I might try my hand at something new instead...
(Note that these pictures aren't mine, but included only for reference...)
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