Description
Aphyosemion australe Gold is a type of freshwater fish native to West Africa. It is a member of the Aplocheilidae family and is a member of the Aphyosemion genus. It is an attractive fish with a yellowish-gold body and black stripes along its back and sides. The male has a blue-green head and dorsal fin, while the female has a yellow-orange head and dorsal fin. It prefers slow-moving, heavily-vegetated water bodies. It is an omnivore and feeds on both aquatic and terrestrial insects, crustaceans, and algae. Its maximum size is about 4 inches in length. It is a peaceful fish and can be kept in a community aquarium with other peaceful species.
