Avichang Lyretail – Fundulopanchax Avichang

Common name: Avichang Lyretail

 Scientific name: Fundulopanchax Avichang

 Average Adult Fish Size: 2.5cm / 1Inch

 Place of Origin: Equatorial Guinea

 Typical Tank setup: A heavily planted aquarium is the perfect set up for this species.

 Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 100 Litres

 Compatibility: Combine with peaceful community species. Can also be kept in a species only set up.

 Temperature: 22-27 Deg C / 75-81 Deg F

 Water chemistry:  pH 5.8-7.2

 Feeding: Omnivore – Best thrives on frozen and live food and flake food.

 Sexing: Males are larger and more colourful than the females.

Breeding: A breeding pair will spend a considerable time together laying eggs on the substrate. The breeding process is slow in these fish and can last a few days.

Additional Information: These truly attractive little fish are a species of Killifish endemic to Western African Lakes and Rivers. Only growing to about 2.5cm they can be kept in the smaller aquarium. They display amazingly bright orange/red colours along with some fluorescent blue along the body. They are best kept in planted aquariums that represent their natural habitat of the Ecucu River.