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Name
Scientific name
Aphyosemion australe
Described by
Authority Rachow, Year 1921
Family
Nothobranchiidae
Summary
Aphyosemion australe, the golden or Cape Lopez lyretail, is a killifish from lowland coastal areas of Gabon and Congo. It lives in swamps a…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 25 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 21–32°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Gabon, Republic of the Congo
Supporting text
Etymology
Aphyosemion: from the Greek aphúe (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'a small fish', and semeion (Gr. σημεῖον), meaning 'banner, flag', in reference to the "ornamented, often…
Distribution
Described from 'Cap Gentil', now known as Cape Lopez, close to the mouth of the Ogooué River, Gabon and is distributed in lowland areas along much of the count…
Habitat
Normally inhabits permanent water bodies such as swamps and small streams, and is not an annual species.
Aquarium size
A tank or container with base measurements upwards of 45 ∗ 25 cm18 ∗ 10 in is acceptable for a pair or trio.
Maintenance
A dark substrate should ideally be used, and a layer of floating plants to diffuse the light entering the tank is also a good idea. This species is an accompli…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Small live or frozen foods such as daphnia or bloodworm are preferred, although because most specimens available are tank bred it will also accept good quality…
Behaviour and compatibility
A. australe can be kept in a community setup provided tankmates are chosen with care. It's a very peaceful, shy species and will easily be outcompeted by more …
Sexual dimorphism
The male is the larger, more brightly coloured fish with extensions to the caudal, dorsal and anal fins. Female fish are smaller, plainer and rounder in the be…
Reproduction
Relatively easy, employing a spawning method known amongst hobbyists as egg 'hanging'. There exists several different methods of spawning it, and much is down …
Notes
Also known by the vernacular names 'golden lyretail' or 'lyretail panchax, A. australe was among the first killifishes to become popular in the aquarium hobby.…
References
References
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