Day's Panchax (Aplocheilus dayi)

Fish in the family Aplocheilidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAplocheilus dayi

FamilyAplocheilidae

Also known asCeylon Killifish, Dayi Panchax

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size3.5 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-80°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 5-18 dGH

Appearance

Golden-green surface fish with rows of red dots along the flanks and red-spotted fins, similar to a smaller A. lineatus.

Difficulty and care for the Day's Panchax

Easy

Origin and habitat

Sri Lanka (South Asia)

Keeper notes

Predatory surface fish; eats shrimp and small fish. Males spar.

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