Sakaramy Killifish
Pachypanchax sakaramyi
The Sakaramy Killifish (Pachypanchax sakaramyi) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Aplocheilidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 9 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–24 °C.
- Size
- 9 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 20–24 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 90 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature20–24 °C
pH6.5–7.5
Hardness2–12 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCyprinodontiformes
- FamilyAplocheilidae
- GenusPachypanchax
- SpeciesPachypanchax sakaramyi
Quick answers
- Sakaramy Killifish size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 9 cm (total length).
- Sakaramy Killifish tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 90 × 30 cm.
- Sakaramy Killifish water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 20–24 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH.
- Sakaramy Killifish: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Endangered.
Related species
Sources
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