Blue Panchax Care Guide
Aplocheilus panchax
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Bioload Score
2600
Semi-AggressiveEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae, but will also accept flake and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Can be suitable for community tanks with similarly sized, peaceful to semi-aggressive species. May prey on very small fish and invertebrates.
Good to Know
The Blue Panchax is capable of surviving in a wide range of environments, including brackish waters, showcasing its remarkable adaptability and resilience.
Gender Differences
Males are more colorful and may display longer fins than females.
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