Striped Panchax Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Striped Panchax in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with similarly sized, robust fish. Avoid very small or long-finned tankmates as they may be nipped. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other killifish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-covered tank as they are excellent jumpers. Prefers planted tanks with floating vegetation to provide cover and reduce stress. A varied diet of live and frozen foods is essential for optimal health and coloration.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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