Name That Killi.....

[ZoddyZod]

bought three of these beauties just before christmas, they were in a tank of mixed killis and the label stated 'neon panchax'. I'm guessing they are Aplocheilus Panchax, am I right or wrong?

 

[BigC]

Certainly looks like it, there are a lot of Aplo. linneatus var. coming onto the market these days I think that one comes under another name relating to something like dbl red like the apistogrammas
From a personal standpoint I dont like the cultivated varieties that much preferring the wild standard but hey ho each to his own

Regards
C

 

[ZoddyZod]

From a personal standpoint I dont like the cultivated varieties that much preferring the wild standard but hey ho each to his own

Regards
C

ahhh, so these have been selectively bred for the colour? Although I'd read about "golden wonder" panchax before buying, these are the first killis I have owned. Presumed the same general care is required.

 

[BigC]

You are correct on both your assumptions, exactly the same for all Aplochelius lineatus.
Regards
C