Mamfensis Panchax Killifish - Large

The Killifish family are best in pairs. Seahorse Aquarium keeps all killifish in Pairs and recommend to house both sexes in the aquarium. The Mamfensis Panchax Killifish is one of the more exotically coloured and strikingly patterned Killifish. Heavy, red blotches covering the entire body accentuate an iridescent jade-blue and green body. This tank-raised colour variety of the Gardneri Panchax Killifish originated from Ossing, Cameroon and boasts a bold, vigorous, and eye-catching colour pattern. The visually stunning Mamfensis Panchax Killifish is sure to add beauty and activity to the peaceful community aquarium. The name Killifish is derived from the Dutch word meaning ditch or channel where these brilliantly coloured fish are found in the wild. To best recreate the shallow pool environment from which the Mamfensis Panchax Killifish hails from, aquascape with driftwood, roots, and rocks for ample hiding places. Use live plants along the sides and rear of the aquarium and finish with a cover of floating plants. Be sure to leave an open swimming area in the center of the aquarium. To help bring out the best coloration in the Mamfensis Panchax Killifish, consider using dark substrate. A tight-fitting cover is recommended since the Mamfensis Panchax Killifish is a jumper. The Mamfensis Panchax Killifish is not demanding and can adapt to a variety of water conditions. This species of Killifish is a non-annual species, meaning it inhabits permanent and semi-permanent bodies of water in the wild. When breeding the Mamfensis Panchax Killifish, the eggs do not need to be removed from the water after spawning. The female Mamfensis Panchax Killifish prefers to lay her eggs within a spawning mop or java moss. The Mamfensis Panchax Killifish is easy to breed, and the eggs will hatch in about a months time. Once hatched, place the fry in a small holding tank and feed the newborn fish live baby brine shrimp. The male Mamfensis Panchax Killifish tends to be larger and more brilliantly coloured than the female. The Mamfensis Panchax Killifish will accept most live