Silverhead Killi Fish

Silverhead Kili Fish, also known as Golden Killie Panchax, originates from tropical South America. This is a type of fish that is moderate in level of maintenance, not difficult or easy. Because of its eye-catching color, it is quite easy to maintain and can live with many other types of fish, so it is a favorite choice for many aquarists.

Characteristics of Silverhead Kili Fish

Color: Silverhead Kili Fish is famous for its bright yellow color as a characteristic highlight. Males often have brighter colors, while females have lighter, duller colors than males.

Personality: These individuals often have a gentle, docile personality, making it easy to combine with many other types of fish in the tank that also have a peaceful personality. However, with their large mouth size, they can swallow smaller fish such as Neon Tetra fish, so consider when choosing tank mates.

Difficulty of Raising: For beginners, Silverhead Kili is a suitable choice because they are quite easy to raise and do not require complicated conditions.

• Size: Silverhead Kili max size 10 cm.
• Origin: South America.
• Reproduction: Female fish will lay eggs on soft aquatic plants and after about 2-3 days the eggs will hatch into baby fish. This is a simple and easy-to-follow reproduction process for the breeder.
• Lifespan: 5 years.

How to Raise Silverhead Kili?

Living Environment

First, you need a suitable aquarium with a minimum capacity of about 30 liters.

For Silverhead Kili, it is better to use a long tank than a tall tank because they like to swim in the middle and top water layers.

Provide a sand or small gravel substrate along with aquatic plants to create a natural environment for the fish, giving them a suitable place to lay eggs.

The water filtration system must ensure good function to maintain stable water quality.

The tank must have a lid because Silverhead Kili are excellent jumpers and can jump out of the tank if not careful.

Check the pH, temperature and water quality regularly. The ideal pH for Kili is in the range of 6.5 – 7.5, the temperature is about 22-28 degrees Celsius.

Change the water periodically about 30-50% of the water in the tank each time, once a week.