Lyretail panchax (Aphyosemion australe)

Scientific name: Aphyosemion australe Rachow, 1921

Lyretail panchax (Aphyosemion australe)

The Lyretail panchax (Aphyosemion australe) is a freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae that grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 21–24°C (70–75°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Native range: Africa, Angola, Gabon, Cameroon and Congo.

Lyretail panchax care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
6 cm (2.4 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
21–24°C (70–75°F)
pH
6.0–7.0
Hardness
5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Two color morphs, chocolate and gold, are in the aquarium trade. Not a seasonal killifish. Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aphyosemion australe
Family
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Angola, Gabon, Cameroon and Congo.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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