Daget’s panchax

Pale throat and six dark bars.

The adult male has an olive-grey to pale gold flank, six dark transverse bars, a pale throat and dark lower lip. Rear dorsal and long anal fins help comparison.

Adult length

Up to 4.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

21–23 °C

pH

6–7

Hardness

5–12 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits coastal lowland swamps, quiet brook reaches and slow rivers.

Check the scientific name and throat pattern before purchase.