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Striped panchax - Aplocheilus lineatus

Species name: Aplocheilus lineatus

Synonym: Panchax lineatum; Haplochilus lineatus; Aplocheilus lineatus; Aplocheilus rubrostigma; Aplocheilus affinis; Haplochilus rubrostigma

Common Names: Striped panchax

Family: Aplocheilidae (Killifishes),

Order: Cyprinodontiformes (rivulines, killifishes and live bearers)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max. size: 10.0 cm / 4 inches

Environment: Fresh and brackish waters

Origin: India

Temperament:A more peaceful killifish that won’t harass other killis to death.

Company:Keep with other peaceful community fish like larger tetras, Gouramis, rams, and catfish.

Water parameters: Temperature 24-27°C / 76-80°F; pH 6.0 – 7.0

Aquarium setup: Aplocheilus lineatus(Striped panchax) is undoubtedly the most common killifish along with the original striped panchax. A top dweller. Aplocheilus lineatus(Striped panchax) Likes floating plants to hide in. You need a good lid on your tank and might want to lower the water level an inch or two because these fish are good jumpers.

Feeding: In the wild these fish eat insects off of the surface of the water so they need a lot of meaty foods in their diet. Bloodworms and black worms are a favourite of killifish. Brine shrimp are also a good choice. Flake food is also excepted but shouldn't replace the killifishes diet entirely.

Breeding: Spawn in mosses floating on the surface of the water. Eggs hatch in 12-15 days and fry are large enough to accept baby brine shrimp as their first foods: Very easy to breed and will even spawn in community aquariums. Some fry might survive in a well planted community tank.

Striped panchax - Aplocheilus lineatus male pidture
Picture of a Striped panchax - Aplocheilus lineatus male. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk


Striped panchax - Aplocheilus lineatus female picture
Striped panchax - Aplocheilus lineatus female. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk

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