The Complete Aquarium Guide - Fish, Plants and Accessories for your Aquarium

FRESHWATER FISH Aplocheiluslineatus The striped panchax requires a large tank, as it can reach 10 cm in length, with plenty of vegetation. The eggs are laid in the plants; the fry are tiny, and they require live prey small enough to swallow. Size: 8-10 cm. Epiplatysannulatus The clown killie is only 3-4 cm long and is a top-dweller. It lays its eggs in fine-leafed vegetation; they hatch after 8-10 days. • Notobranchius guentheri A seasonal, difficult breeder, Gunther's notho is small but very handsome. You need to preserve the eggs in peat for 6-12 weeks; return them to water, and they will hatch over a period of 2 weeks. Size: 3-4 cm. A CYPRINODONT TO KEEP WITH CICHLIDS: • Roloffia occidentalis LAMPRICHTHYSTANGANICANUS The golden pheasant is a seasonal species spawning in soft, acidic conditions. The diapause can last 4-5 months, sometimes This is a species of interest to anyone seeking tankmates for longer. The male is brightly colored, the female duller. Cichlids (see page 104). Both originate from the same habi­ Size: 8-9 cm. tat: Lake Tanganyika. L. tanganicanus, the Tanganyika pearl killie can reach 12 cm and its lively, shoal-swimming behavior makes it an ideal companion for Cichlids, though a fascinating subject in itself. Unfortunately, you are unlikely to obtain this species from your dealer. Roloffia geryi • A continuous-breeding species, Gery's aphyosemion can spawn every 15 days. The eggs are only 1 mm in size and hatch in around 10-12 days. The fry grow rapidly and can breed at the age of 3 months. Size: 6 cm. 98