🐟 Golden Wonder Killifish Aplocheilus lineatus

The Golden Wonder Killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus) is a easy-care, semi-aggressive species from India and Sri Lanka. Adults reach roughly 4", so plan on a minimum tank of 20 gallons. Keep the water between 72–77°F with a pH of 6–7.5. It does not school and can be kept singly or in species-appropriate numbers. It is predatory and will eat fish small enough to fit in its mouth. As a carnivore, it does best on a varied diet appropriate to its feeding style.

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Good tankmates for Golden Wonder Killifish

MollySwordtailKribensisRosy BarbDwarf GouramiPearl GouramiThree-Spot GouramiBristlenose PlecoKuhli LoachClown LoachScissortail RasboraGiant DanioDenison BarbBoesemani RainbowfishMadagascar RainbowfishKeyhole CichlidFiremouth CichlidSeverumElectric Blue AcaraBlue AcaraGlass CatfishUpside-Down CatfishYoyo LoachZebra LoachDojo LoachRubber Lip PlecoClown PlecoSiamese Algae EaterRainbow SharkFlying FoxAfrican Butterfly FishFancy GoldfishSilver DollarTurquoise RainbowfishRed RainbowfishSnakeskin GouramiThick-Lipped GouramiGold SeverumFestivum CichlidStriped Raphael CatfishHorseface LoachLeopard Frog Pleco (L134)Gold Nugget Pleco (L177)Vampire ShrimpRed SwordtailSailfin Molly

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