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Fish Database: Golden panchax - Aplocheilus lineatus

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Top
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-8.5, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Floating foods, live & frozen foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank:

Fish fact file

Family: Aplocheilidae (Killifishes)
Synonyms: Haplochilus playfairii, Panchax playfairii, Pachypanchax playfairii, Panchax lineatus, Haplochilus lineatus, Panchax rubrostigma, Aplocheilus rubrostigma
Other common names: Golden wonder, Striped panchax, Sparkling panchax
Origin: Asia; India, Sri Lanka
Natural habitat: Fresh and brackish ponds and small waterways
Size: 10cm
Behavior: Peaceful, slow moving surface dweller
Breeding: Egg scatterer
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, soft to hard
Sexing: Males have a more intense colour, mature males may show some orange on fins

Fish code No.2314

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The Golden Panchax is an excellent surface dwelling fish for peaceful communities. The fish has a unique appearance thanks to its reflective scales, shape, and unusual mouth which appears to 'grin'. These are natural surface dwellers and will rarely swim down, so surface foods are important, as well as cover such as floating plants, tall plants, or decor at the surface. An interesting feature of this fish is a large reflective scale on the top of the head, which is used in the wild to attract insects for food. Golden panchax's are robust and adaptable and will do well in a suitable aquarium environment.

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