Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Epiplatys huberi originate from southwestern Gabon, Africa. They appear to prefer forest creeks with semi-fast moving water, as well as small rivers.
PH: 7.0 pH
Temperature: 18 – 22°C (64 – 72°F)
Hardness: 9 gdH
Description: Yet again the female of this species misses out on deep colouration when compared to the male. The body of the male Epiplatys huberi is richly shaded, with fins hued yellow and black. Red, yellow, pink and light brown appear to be the most dominant colour palette; and the bodies are streaked with thick, horizontal stripes. They also sport a line across their mouths, and occasionally one across their eyes. Epiplatys huberi also has a small section of reflective scales along its body.
This species develops to a maximum length of 6.5cm.
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: There are some positive reports with breeding Epiplatys huberi, however they are not prolific breeders.
Spawning mops are recommended (both floating and bottom), as well as a full rainwater tank and natural light.
Incubation takes around two weeks. Fry can become cannibalistic towards smaller and younger fry another two weeks after hatching, thus it is recommended they are put into their own tank. They will reach sexual maturity in 4-5 months, with another 3-5 to reach full size.
Parents will not attack their eggs or fry.
Comments: Whilst Epiplatys huberi is reportedly easy to keep in aquariums, it is rare and, as such, available information is difficult to come by. For these purposes, we have included general information pertaining to the killifish species.
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Recommended Compatible Species: As information is scarce regarding Epiplatys huberi in captivity, it is impossible to predict how they will interact with other 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 22:06:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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