Miscellaneous Fish | Panchax Yellow

Scientific Name: Aplocheilus lineatus Common Name: Panchax Yellow, Malabar Killifish, Striped Panchax Adult Size:  3 - 4 inches Life Expectancy:  years Habitat: India Minimum Tank Size:  20 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 72 - 77°F pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5 Water Hardness: 3 - 8 Temperament: Mostly peaceful with fish of similar size Diet & Nutrition: Require a good variety of meaty frozen foods, as in the wild they are known to take insects and insect larvae from the water's surface. Bloodworm and white mosquito larvae are preferred, but they will also enjoy vitamin-enriched brineshrimp and daphnia. Breeding & Spawning: A chosen conditioned pair should be acclimated to a softwater breeding aquarium furnished with large clumps of fine leaved plants and floating plants. The eggs, which are quite large, will be deposited among the plants near the water's surface. The parents should be transferred to another aquarium as they will predate them. The eggs usually num