🐟 Yellow Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus)
🐟 Yellow Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus)
Freshwater Fish • Surface Dweller • Community Species • Hardy Killifish
📋 The Yellow Panchax Killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus), often called the Golden Panchax, is a peaceful surface-dwelling species famous for its brilliant gold-yellow body and reflective scales. Native to South Asia, it’s a hardy, beginner-friendly fish ideal for community or species-only tanks.
This killifish prefers calm, planted aquariums with a covered top, as it’s an active jumper. Males show brighter colors and extended fins, especially during courtship. Their beauty and easy care make them a long-standing favorite among freshwater hobbyists.
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden Body & Blue Eye Stripe: Radiant and eye-catching
⚪ Surface-Dwelling Predator: Adds activity to top tank levels
📏 Hardy & Adaptable: Excellent for new aquarists
✅ Captive-Bred: Sustainable aquarium strain
🐟 Peaceful Nature: Great addition to community aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Yellow Panchax Killifish
📛 Common Name: Yellow Panchax Killifish
🔬 Scientific Name: Aplocheilus lineatus
👨👩👧 Family: Aplocheilidae
🌍 Origin: India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
📏 Max Size: 10 cm (≈ 4″)
💧 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: 4 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore — live, frozen, and prepared foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; breeds easily in aquariums

















