Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Epiplytus guineensis are endemic to Guinea, Africa – hence their name. They prefer shallow streams and lakes.
PH: 6.2 – 7.2 pH
Temperature: 22 – 28°C (71 – 82°F)
Hardness: 4-12 dH
Description: Growing the typical Epiplatys species size, this species will reach a maximum of 7cm.
Although it has a generally peaceful temperament, Epiplatys guineensis will spend the majority of its time hiding if there are other fish of a different species in the tank with it. The males can be aggressive to one another, but will not kill. Males can be recognised by a yellow margin on their caudal fin.
The colouration of Epiplatys guineensis is interesting because it is a chameleon. It can change colours and patterns in minutes. Feeding and mating will bring out the peak of its colouration. However, due to their timidness, they tend to hide from humans. Over time they may become comfortable to show themselves to a few people, but only in small tanks.
These are not seasonal killifish.
Diet: Epiplatys guineensis is easy to feed as it will eat anything, include frozen and live foods, as well as flake.
Breeding: A separate tank should be reserved for breeding, especially if there are other species in the tank as the eggs hatch quickly and will kill other species’ fry. Like other Epiplatys species, spawning mops are most common for encouraging breeding, although Java moss can also be used.
Fry can be fed with baby brine shrimp from hatching as they are larger than other species’.
Comments: Epiplatys guineensis is not recommended for beginners, due to its constant and fastidious breeding.
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Recommended Compatible Species: 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 Danioand Pearl Danio) and also many other Killifish could make great tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-03-31 21:59:40. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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