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Graham's Panchax

Epiplatys grahami

Also known as graham's killifish, grahami panchax, banded panchax, epiplatys grahami, grahams panchax

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A slim, surface-dwelling killifish with an upturned mouth and faint dark bars along the body. Males show red spots and yellowish or orange edges on the fins. It is kept because it is hardy and lively, and copes with a wide range of water conditions.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5 cm

Temperature

22 to 28 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

40 litres

Keep as

A pair or one male with two or three females

Diet

Carnivore: small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and fruit flies, plus quality flakes

Swims

Top of the tank

Lifespan

2 to 3 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

West Africa: coastal lowlands from Ghana and Togo to Nigeria and Cameroon

Breeding

A non-annual killifish that lays eggs a few at a time among fine-leaved or floating plants or spawning mops over several weeks. The eggs hatch in about 10 to 14 days, and breeding is easy if the eggs or fry are moved away from the adults.

Good to know

It jumps well, so a tight-fitting lid is essential. Adults will eat fry and very small tankmates.