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Epiplatys ruhkopfi (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: This species is endemic to Kaningali, Liberia, Africa. Epiplatys ruhkopfi demonstrates a tendency toward small brooks. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77 °F) Hardness: 3 – 7 dH Description: Due to their obvious penchant for small brooks, it is recommended that the tank have slow-moving or [...]

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Epiplatys sexfasciatus togolensis (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys sexfasciatus togolensis derives its name from the location it was first discovered: Togo.  Today it is also recognised to inhabit Ghana. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 3 – 6 dH Description: Epiplatys sexfasciatus togolensis is similar in disposition to other Epiplatys sexfasciatus [...]

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Epiplatys sangmelinensis (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Like all Epiplatys species, Epiplatys sangmelinensis is common to the inland plateau found in south Cameroon and north Gabon.  Although there are reports of its existence in Equatorial Guinea, they are doubtful. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77 °F) Hardness: 3 – 7 dH Description: One [...]

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Epiplatys roloffi (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys roloffi is originates from Liberia, Ivory Coast and Guinea, Africa. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 25°C (72 – 77 °F) Hardness: 3 – 5 dH Description: Whilst it is commonly accepted that Epiplatys roloffi will reach a maximum of 9cm, some breeders have found males reaching 12cm.  The [...]

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Epiplatys sexfasciatus rathkei (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys sexfasciatus rathkei is endemic to Cameroon, Africa. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79 °F) Hardness: 3 – 6 dH Description: Epiplatys sexfasciatus rathkei are lively fish and are well-suited to community tanks.  Although there is a lack of information available, they do not appear to [...]

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Epiplatys phoeniceps (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Originally catalogued by Huber in 1980 in eastern Congo, Epiplatys phoeniceps prefers waters in the high country.  They prefer rainforest-covered brooks and small rivers. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 27°C (72 – 81 °F) Hardness: 3 – 5 dH Description: Epiplatys phoeniceps has a similar appearance to Epiplatys multifasciatus; [...]

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Epiplatys njalaensis (Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys njalaensis are found in Gabon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon; displaying a preference for creeks and other small bodies of water that are under rainforest cover. PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82 °F) Hardness: 3 – 8 dH Description: Flaunting a blue body colouration, 10-12 [...]

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Epiplatys esekanus (Panchax / Killifish)

Family: Aplocheilidae Distribution: Epiplatys esekanus is endemic to Eseka, southwestern Cameroon, Africa.  It favours inland brooks. PH: 5-6.5 pH Temperature: 21 – 24°C (70 – 75°F) Hardness: 0-12 dH Description: The maximum size that Epiplatys esekanus will reach in aquariums is 7cm.  Although it has a peaceful temperament towards its own species, it becomes aggressive [...]

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