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Aphyosemion australe
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| Cape Lopez Lyretail | |
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| Cape Lopez Lyretail Gold | |
| Species | Aphyosemion australe |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 18.927 liters 18,927.059 mL 5 US Gallons (18.9L) |
| Size | 2.362 in
5-6 cm (2-2.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Cape Lopez Lyretail, Lyretail Panchax, Lyretail Panchax Killifish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Haplochilus calliurus, Haplochilus calliurus var. australe, Panchax australe, Panchax polychromus, Fundulopanchax australe
[edit] Sexing
- Males are larger with more vibrant colours and longer finnage. The tail, back and anal fin taper to a point in the males, while the females have rounded fins.
[edit] Habitat
- West Africa. In shallow flooded area in the rainforest.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is best kept in trios male/2 females, and in a species tank, but will be peaceful to other similar sized peaceful community fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake but prefers live/frozen foods such as bloodworm, tubifex and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish do best in acidic peat-filtered water with dense planting. A single pair can be kept in a relatively small species tank of around 5-6 US gallons. The need plenty of hiding places, preferably provided by planting and a dark substrate is best. Provide floating plants also.
[edit] Behaviour
- Will cohabit well with other similar-sized fish and is generally peaceful as long as it's kept as a pair. The male of this species is not always friendly to one another.
[edit] Identification
- A slender elongated fish with elaborate fins. The tips of the anal, caudal, and dorsal fins are elongated and pointed. The outer rays of the caudal fin form a 'lyre-tail' shape. The background body colouration of males is brownish-yellow to brownish orange with numerous red spots. The fins are orange with a broad yellow and red border and the tips of the fins are white. The females are brown in colour with a scattering of red spots. There are selective-bred variations now available.
[edit] Pictures
 Chocolate A. australe |
