Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: The distribution area for Epiplatys fasciolatus is situated along the coast of south-southwest Africa, from Guinea Bissau to Liberia. Rainforests and savannahs are the chosen areas for this species, living in rivers, streams and swamps.
PH: 7.0 pH
Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
Hardness: 9 gdH
Description: Epiplatys fasciolatus derives its name from the striped body pattern, much like Epiplatys bifasciatus. They are the generic body form of other Epiplatys species – long and thin; they are spotted and pigmentation can be orange, red, pink, violet, yellow or blue. The tail of the Epiplatys fasciolatus will have blue or yellow shading (occasionally both).
This species can be characterised by two thin red lines on the anal fin (outer edge), and on the caudal fin.
They will reach a maximum length of 9-10cm.
These are not seasonal killifish.
Diet: As this fish is rare in captivity, there is no information available on their specific diet. It is recommended that a general Epiplatys diet consisting of high-quality flakes and live foods is trialled.
Breeding: Epiplatys fasciolatus is easily bred in captivity. Top cover plants and a large (40L) tank will encourage a higher rate of breeding.
The incubation period is approximately 14 days, and the fry will reach sexual maturity in 5-6 months.
Comments: Despite the ease of breeding, Epiplatys fasciolatus is rarely kept in captivity. Subsequently, information regarding upkeep is scarce and general information pertaining to the killifish species has been included.
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Recommended Compatible Species: It is unknown how Epiplatys fasciolatus may act with other fish, therefore very difficult to recommend potential tank mates. They should live happily with Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetra and Black Tetra). They also should be good 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 Platy and most Gourami (such as the Blue Gourami and Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also should live happily with most Danio (particularly the Zebra Danio and Pearl Danio) and also many other Killifish could make great tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-03-31 21:51:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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