Banded panchax (Epiplatys annulatus)
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| ]] Male banded panchax
Epiplatys annulatus
8 Litres (2 US G.)
3.0-4.0 cm (1.2-1.6")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Nothobranchiidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Haplochilus annulatus
Origin
- Africa: Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
Sexing
Both males and females have yellow black bands along their bodies. Males have a blue-red colored tail, whereas females have pale colored.
Tank compatibility
- due to their small size and timid nature, a species tank is the best recommendation.
Diet
- Live; flying insects- Drosophila, insect larvae, mosquito larvae, microworkms, [Daphnia
Feeding regime
- Once to twice per day.
Environment Specifics
- The tank must be well covered, as this fish can jump out of the tank. Soft, slightly acidic water provides the best conditions for this fish to thrive.
- A small aquarium with minimum flow serves these fish best. Ideally, the tank should also be heavily planted, allowing plenty of hiding spaces.
Behaviour
Shy peaceful fish.
Identification
- In essence, banded panchax resemble miniature pikes. They have an elongated body, a long snout, and an upturned snout. Their eye lies just one millimeter behind the premaxilla. Both males and and females bear banded black and yellow bodies. In males the anal and caudal fins bear blue and red colors. In females, all fins are usually translucent.
Pictures
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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