Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Epiplatys barmoiensis can be found in swampy areas and small rivers that run through forests in Guinea, Sierra Leone and western Liberia (Africa).
PH: information currently unrecorded because it is very difficult to keep in an aquarium
Temperature: 24-27°C (°F)
Hardness: information currently unrecorded because it is very difficult to keep in an aquarium.
Description: Growing to a maximum size of 6.5-7cm, Epiplatys barmoiensis have more ornate fins than many of their relatives. Whilst base colours still include grey, gold and brown, they can encompass greens and reds and reflect the plant life around them. All fins have radial lines and spots (larger at the edges), as well as being outlined in bright, almost metallic-looking colours.
Males are differentiated from females by a longer, pointed anal fin.
Epiplatys barmoiensis is not a seasonal fish.
Diet: information currently unrecorded because it is very difficult to keep in an aquarium
Breeding: Breeding has been successfully achieved in captivity, although reported much slower than with other relatives. The eggs can be laid at the base or the top of plants or spawning mops, however will not be copious.
Rainwater may encourage higher or more often spawning rates.
Sexual maturity is not reached until 8-9 months.
Comments: This fish is rare in the aquarium hobby and as such, the information is scanty. For these purposes, we have included general information pertaining to the killifish species.
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Recommended Compatible Species: unknown – It is safe to assume that 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.
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