Freshwater tropical fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Aplocheilus lineatus

 

  

Swims in the top water levels of the aquarium

Aplocheilus lineatus
Family

 

 Cyprinodontidae
Common name

 

 Striped panchax, Panchax lineatus
Origin

 

 Southern India and Sri Lanka
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

10.16

4

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, with larger fish in well-planted tank.
Food

 

 Water fleas, flies, dried food
Water temperature

 

 20 to 25 ° C (68 to 77 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Fairly easy. Eggs lain in fine-leaved plants near surface, or can be bred as a mop spawner.

One male needs more than one female when spawning.

Eggs hatch 10 - 12 days.
Additional information

 

 This carnivorous, large-mouthed species lives near the surface.

Tends to jump out of tank, so tight-fitting lid is essential.

Male more brightly coloured than female.

Largest member of the genus.

 

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