Werner's Panchax - Aplocheilus werneri
By: Jacko
Species Name: Aplocheilus werneri
Common Names: Werner's Panchax, Werner's Killifish
Synonyms:
Family: Aplocheilidae
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 9 cm / 3.5 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Sri Lanka
Temperament: Aplocheilus werneri is a predatory species.
Company: Although it is a predator, it will not attack fish too big to be seen as prey, so dwarf cichlids, larger bodied tetras, some barbs, plecos, and cories all make good companions.
Water Parameters: pH 6.4-7.2 , temperature 22-26 ° C / 72-79 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Werner's Killifish (Aplocheilus werneri) prefer low light levels and lots of hiding spaces. They will use rocks and wood to hide around. Plants are also a good choice, especially floating ones. A tight lid is a must with this species as they are excellent jumpers.
Feeding: In the wild this fish is a predator but it will happily take frozen or dry foods. Bloodworms are readily accepted.
Breeding: Reportedly easy to breed, they prefer a ph of 6.5 when breeding, best bred in a trio of 1 male and 2 females, Aplocheilus werneri will spawn for two weeks if conditioned, and will lay anywhere from 10 to 30 eggs each day.