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| Common name: | Cape Lopez Lyretail, Golden lyretail panchax |
| Scientific name: | Aphyosemion australe |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| 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. |
