| Common name | Cape Lopez Lyretail, Golden lyretail panchax |
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| Scientific name | Aphyosemion australe |
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| Size | 2.5" (6cm), females smaller |
| Origin | West Africa |
| Tank setup | Planted tank with subdued lighting and gentle circulation. |
| Compatibility | Community tank with small peaceful species only. |
| Temperature | 20-24oC (68-75oF) |
| Water chemistry | Soft and acidic (pH 5.5-6.5) |
| Feeding | Omnivore: will take flake, supplement with small live and frozen foods |
| Sexing | Males are more colourful and have extended finnage. |
| Breeding | Eggs will be scattered over fine leaved plants, hatching takes about two weeks. |
| Comments | Soft, acidic 'blackwater' conditions are ideal for this species. The use of peat in the filter or the addition
of commercial blackwater extracts or bogwood to the tank are recommended. |