Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Killifish are found in Africa, their habitat stretching from the south of the Ogowe River to the lower section of the Congo River. They can be found in brooks and small rainforest rivers of coastal lowlands,
PH: 7pH
Temperature: 20°C – 24°C (68 – 75°F)
Hardness: 9 gh
Description: Epiplatys ansorgii can grow from 8-10cm in an aquarium.
In their natural habitat they prefer to live close to the surface as they hunt for insects, however they require a well-planted tank as they hide when they feel threatened from above. If keeping killifish in a community tank, the tank must be large to allow for lots of movement.
Diet: Killifish are extremely easy to feed, being non-fussy. They can be trained to eat flakes or pellets, although often prefer live food such as their natural base of insects or other live foods.
Breeding: It is recommended that breeding parents should be placed in a separate aquarium, as the fry and eggs may become a meal for other fish. The breeding tank requires either java moss or special spawning mops, as the mother spawns onto leaves. After the fry have hatched, it is safe to leave the parents in the tank for another 10-12 days, after which they should be removed.
The fry should be fed on baby shrimp brine.
Comments: Epiplatys ansorgii are suitable for anyone, from beginners to experienced. The tank lid must be secure and tight, as killifish are natural jumpers (from hunting insects).
Tips: This fish is rare in the aquarium hobby and, as such, the information is scanty. For these purposes, we have included general information on the killifish species.
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Recommended Compatible Species: They will live happily with Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetra and Black Tetra). They are also great tank mates with Discus, Apistogramma‘s like Apistogramma Cacatouides and Apistogramma Borelli, Corydoras Catfish (particularly Corydoras Sterbai and Corydoras aeneus) Angelfish, Clown loach, the common Guppy and Platyand most Gourami (such as the Blue Gourami and Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also can live happily with most Danio (particularly the Zebra Danio and Pearl Danio) and also many other Killifish make great tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-03-31 05:36:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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