Golden Wonder Killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

7.5–11 cm

Tanque mínimo

145 L

Capa de nado

Middle of the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful but delicate; best in a species setup

Origen

India to Sri Lanka

Descripción de la especie

Aplocheilidae species Aplocheilus lineatus comes from India to Sri Lanka. An annual-strategy killifish: in nature its pools vanish, so it lives fast and leaves eggs behind. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. Singly or in pairs; jump risk is real. Soft water, live foods and a tight lid cover most of what this short-lived jewel asks. Maintain 22–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singly or in pairs; jump risk is real

Dieta

Micropredator — live foods, small frozen fare

Compañeros recomendados

• Other gentle surface fish — Share the quiet upper water

Evitar con

• Uncovered tanks — They jump to their doom

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Spawns in moss; store and rewet eggs to trigger hatching