Pantadon (African Butterfly Fish) 6cm - (No Online Purchases)
Tank Setup:
Tank Size: A minimum of 100 litres - long-style tank (or larger) is recommended.
Depth: Shallow, around 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) deep is ideal, with more length and width than depth.
Substrate: Loosely planted with plants that reach near the surface for cover.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 23-30°C (73.4-86°F).
pH: 6.0-7.5.
Water Hardness: 2-10°d.
Soft and acidic water is preferred .
Peat filtration is recommended .
Lighting: Low lighting.
Cover: A secure lid or hood is essential as they are excellent jumpers.
Surface Area: Prioritize ample surface area, as they naturally reside at the surface.
Diet:
Carnivores: They are carnivores and prefer live foods. Will take flake and floating pellets.
Food: Feed them Brine shrimp, insects, and suitable freeze-dried foods.
Live Food: They will only eat live food that comes within striking range, and may not even strike the food unless it touches them on the face.
Compatibility:
Specialist Community: They are best kept in a specialist community tank.
Suitable Tank Mates:
Tetras (Neon, Lemon, Rummy Nose).
Corydoras Catfish.
Incompatible Tank Mates:
Fin-eating or aggressive fish.
Other Considerations:
Availability: They are uncommon in the hobby.
Lifespan: 3-5 years.
Habitat: African.
Breathing:
They use their swim bladders to breathe surface air and maintain buoyancy.
Eyes: Their eyes are on the top of their head so they can view everything above them.
Sensors: They use sensors in their skin that detect small waves in the water caused by insects hitting the water.
