Gold Panchax
$14.00
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Gold Panchax
$14.00
Gold Panchax
The Gold Panchax is a striking and active surface-dwelling killifish with a shimmering golden body and vivid, jewel-like fin markings. A natural predator of mosquito larvae, it spends most of its time near the water surface, making it a fascinating and useful addition to outdoor ponds and indoor aquariums alike.
- Scientific name: Aplocheilus lineatus
- Origin: India, Sri Lanka
- Adult size: Up to 10 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful with similarly sized fish; predatory toward very small fish and fry
- Tank size: Minimum 80 L
- Diet: Carnivore — floating pellets, insects, live and frozen foods
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Surface dweller: Ensure a tight-fitting lid as they are jumpers
Gold Panchax are bold, active, and visually stunning. Best kept with mid- and bottom-dwelling tankmates to avoid competition at the surface.
⚠️ Biosecurity Notice: Live animals are subject to state and territory biosecurity regulations. We are unable to ship to WA, TAS or NT. Orders placed to these states will be cancelled and refunded. Please check your state's import restrictions before ordering.