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Pachypanchax sakaramyi
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| Madagascar Panchax | |
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| Male Madagascar Panchax | |
| Species | Pachypanchax sakaramyi |
| Family | Aplocheilidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 9.144 cm
3-3.6 " (7.6-9.1cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Madagascar Panchax
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males will have brighter colouration than females as well as having longer dorsal, caudal and anal fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Can be kept in robust yet peaceful community tanks. Will eat smaller fish but will not bother similar sized or larger peaceful fish such as Dwarf Cichlids and Corydoras. Males will harass females so keep several females per male.
[edit] Diet
- Should accept pellets and flake as well as meaty foods like bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish appreciate planted tanks with hiding places as well as open swimming room. They do not like very bright lights so floating plants are ideal. A secure lid is a must as this fish can jump.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful mid-top dwelling fish. Males may harass single females so should be kept in groups with more females than males.
[edit] Identification
- An elongated fish with an upturned mouth. The dorsal and anal fins are set well towards the posterior of the fish and the caudal fin is rounded. It is pale with iridescence, this can range from green/yellow to blue/orange, males will be more vibrant. The fins may have some dark colouration towards their base.
