Dageti Panchax
Epiplatys dageti
Origin: Ghana, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 40 L
- Lifespan
- 2-4
- Swimming Level
- top
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful with similarly-sized fish; males territorial toward each other
About
Epiplatys dageti, the Red-Chinned Panchax, is a sleek surface-dwelling killifish from West Africa with males displaying a distinctive bright red chin and attractive spotted body patterning. It actively patrols the water surface, making it an excellent predator of surface insects and mosquito larvae. A hardy species that adapts well to a range of water conditions.
Care Guide
Keep in a planted tank with floating cover. Males territorial — keep 1 male per small tank or provide ample space. Feed live and frozen micro-foods: daphnia, artemia, small insects, bloodworms. Tight-fitting lid essential — excellent jumpers. Tolerates a range of water conditions. Can be kept in small heated or unheated tanks at room temperature.
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