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Lyretailed Panchax
DietSome dry foods are accepted, but diet should consist predominantly of live foods like flying insects, brine shrimp, Tubifex worms, insect larvae, other crustaceans and flakes. BreedingThis species is a non-annual mop-spawner in which the eggs take about a fortnight to hatch. It prefers laying eggs within a java moss or spawning mop. Breeding this fish is an easy task. Once hatched, the fry has to be placed in a small holding tank and fed on live baby brine shrimp. HabitatIt inhabits shore areas of rivers which flow softly above a leafy substrate. Shore areas inhabited by it are shallow. It is mostly found in western Africa, the rainforests of Gabon. DescriptionSeveral colour varieties, including an impressive orange one exists. Most A. australe which have become available in recent years appear to be tank-bred. Hybridization with closely related species is possible and should be avoided. Physical CharacteristicsLyretailed Panchax is elongated in shape and has elaborate fins. Anal tips, caudal and dorsal fins are pointed and elongated. A ‘lyre-tail’ shape is formed by the caudal fin’s outer layer. The background body color of males is brownish-yellow to brownish-orange. Several red spots mark the body. Its fins have a broad border of red and yellow color. Its tops are white. Females have a brown body, spotted with red color. Social BehaviorLyretailed Panchax is a fish that easily combines with other small species that are peaceful. It strives well in a community. It is possible to keep this species in pairs. You can keep Aphyosemion, pencilfish, Corydoras, Loricarids Trichopsis, hatchetfish, Puntius Titteya, Mormyrids and small African Characins with Lyretailed Panchax. Tank Set UpFor a pair, a tank measuring 16 inches or 41 cms can be used. It must have capacity to hold 5.5 gallons or 21 liters water. For its hiding places use java moss, roots and wood. It will be good to use a java substrate; if possible peat moss should be used. The tank must be thickly planted and floating plants must also be there. The species of this fish may leap, so put a tight fitting cover on the tank. Peat filteration is preferred by this fish. Aquariums have some vivaciousness and colorfulness in them because of this fish. It is a good fish for the novices. Frequent partial water changes are recommended by the hobbyists of this fish. As fish makes an excellent pet, so is with Lyretailed Panchax. It has a peaceful temperament, thus it will easily gel with other fish in your aquarium. Now you know about Lyretailed Panchax, so get it and enliven your aquarium. |
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Lyretailed Panchax is also known as Lyretail Panchax Killifish or Golden Lyretail Panchax Killifish. It is usually found in streams, water holes and marshes in Africa. The word ‘Killifish’ added to its name doesn’t mean that it is a killer fish but it is derived from the Dutch word ‘Killy’ which means ditch or channel. This fish is an idyllic fish to be kept in a community aquarium. This fish can adapt itself to a variety of water conditions. Heavily planted aquarium and softer water on the acidic side are preferred by them. More about Lyretailed Panchax is harmonized in the following lines.