Galaxias zebratus

Cape Galaxias

freshwater

Bioload 0.2

Beginner care

Galaxiidae

Care at a glance

Keep the full range stable rather than chasing a single perfect number. Acclimate slowly and test water before making any major change.

Temperature

18–24°C

pH range

6.5–7.5

Minimum tank

60 litres

Typical lifespan

10 years

Diet

Planktivore

Origin

Africa

Adult size

Up to 7.5 cm

Community planning

No simple community match is listed. Review temperament, size and individual behaviour carefully.

Watch for

ichstress

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Use the compatibility checker before purchase, then quarantine new livestock where possible.

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Profile provenance

Transparent care data

IUCN DD

Taxonomy, adult size and available environmental fields come from FishBase release 26.07. Tank volume and any labelled planning baselines are conservative FishSnap estimates—not guarantees.

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