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Blue Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus panchax) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Blue Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus panchax)

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🐟Blue Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus panchax)
Freshwater Fish • Surface Dweller • Community Species • Nano Predator

 

📋 The Blue Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus panchax) is a peaceful, surface-dwelling species that gleams with a metallic blue and silver sheen. Native to calm waters across Asia, it’s an adaptable and resilient fish perfect for community aquariums.

It prefers gentle flow and plenty of open surface area to swim, occasionally darting to feed on insects and small floating foods. With proper care, this hardy species thrives even in beginner setups and can be bred with ease in shallow, planted tanks.

 

💡 Highlights

Metallic Blue Sheen: Reflective scales under light
Hardy & Peaceful: Adapts well to various water conditions
📏 Surface Dweller: Active top-level fish
Captive-Bred: Sustainable and readily available
🐠 Community Compatible: Great with small peaceful fish

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Panchax Killifish

 

📛 Common Name: Blue Panchax Killifish
🔬 Scientific Name:Aplocheilus panchax
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Aplocheilidae
🌍 Origin: South and Southeast Asia — India, Thailand, Indonesia
📏 Max Size: 9 cm (≈ 3.5″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 28 °C (≈ 72 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
🪸 Reef Safe:
🏠 Min Tank Size: 75 L (≈ 20 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore — live and frozen foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; easy to breed in soft water

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