Redchin Panchax

Care in the aquarium

Caring for the Redchin Panchax is not too difficult if the most important requirements of this species are met. The tank, which should have an edge length of at least 80cm, is ideally densely planted and slightly darkened by floating plants. Epiplatys dageti dageti is kept in pairs or in a harem with a surplus of females. The water should be soft to medium-hard and the water parameters should not fluctuate too much, as the Redchin Panchax reacts sensitively to this. Water changes should therefore be carried out regularly, but in smaller quantities. Socialization with other fish of about the same size is possible without any problems.

Feeding

Naturally, the Redchin Panchax feeds on insects that fall into the water and other animals that are close to the water surface. In the aquarium it should therefore be fed mainly with small frozen or live food (e.g. Artemia, Daphnia, mosquito larvae etc.) and with floating dry food. Our dry food recommendation: JBL ProNovo Insect Stick S

Sexual characteristics and breeding

Females of the Redchin Panchax are less intensely colored and have rounded fins. For successful breeding, the breeding tank should be as dark as possible and the water should be soft and rather acidic. Fine-leaved plants, spawning mobs or peat fibers should be available for this substrate spawner to lay eggs. A low pH value and humic substances inhibit fungal infestation of the eggs. About 10-12 days after fertilization, the young fish hatch, stay near the water surface and feed on small live food.