Butterfly splitfin vs Lampeye panchax: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Lampeye panchax is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Lampeye panchax is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Butterfly splitfin grows about twice as long as the Lampeye panchax; watch for bullying or predation.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 26°C (79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Butterfly splitfinLampeye panchax
Adult size8 cm (3.1 in)4 cm (1.6 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)20 L (5 US gal)
Temperature26–32°C (79–90°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH6.0–8.06.0–8.0
Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Community tankGoodNot suitable
Care levelEasyDifficult
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles