263. “Switch Hitter” Spawning Killifish

From Water Colors Aquarium Gallery by Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

April 17, 2026 · 1h 10m · Episode 263

About this episode

The episode discusses various spawning methods for killifish and their adaptations.

In this episode, the Water Colors Team gather around the table to talk about “switch hitting” killifish. In other words, killifish that can mop spawn and substrate spawn. They discuss different spawning methods, practices they use at home in their own breeding projects, and why these fish have developed this advantagous adaptation. Come listen to how incubations times differ depending on the method, and decide which method you are going to use next.   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Sources mentioned in this episode: Alex Rose and Coral Magazine – https://www.coralmagazine.com/ Species mentioned in this episode: Fundulopanchax sjoestedti – Blue Gularis Kryptolebias marmoratus…

People in this episode

Host: Water Colors Team

Topics covered

  • killifish spawning methods
  • breeding practices
  • incubation times
  • switch hitting
  • aquarium hobby

Keywords

  • killifish
  • spawning
  • breeding
  • aquarium
  • hobby
  • incubation
  • switch hitting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Coral Magazine

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