Eggers' Notho tank mates
Nothobranchius eggersi
5 rated pairings from the Eggers' Notho care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Eggers' Notho needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Clown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and water requirements, though monitoring for aggression is necessary
Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Comparable size and peaceful nature, though separate breeding tanks recommended
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling, non-competitive; prefers similar cool water temperatures
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Gardneri Killifish
Fundulopanchax gardneri
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Can be kept together but may compete or hybridize; species tank preferred
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar temperature preferences but may compete for food; monitor closely
Also recommended alongside Eggers' Notho
Species whose own guides list Eggers' Notho as a tank mate.
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