Spotted Galaxias (Galaxias maculatus)
Fish in the family Galaxiidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameGalaxias maculatus
FamilyGalaxiidae
Also known asInanga, Common Galaxias, Jollytail
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietCarnivore
Adult size4 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 50-68°F, pH 6.5-8, GH 5-20 dGH
Appearance
Slender, scaleless, semi-transparent galaxiid with olive-gold coloring and fine dark speckling. A cool-water Southern Hemisphere native.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted Galaxias
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Southern Hemisphere (Australia/NZ/S. America)
Keeper notes
Peaceful shoaling fish but a micro-predator that will eat small shrimp and fry. Best in a cool species or temperate-native setup.
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