Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Southeastern Sierra Leone, Africa, is the home of Epiplatys josianae. They are partial to small rivers and brooks, especially under forest cover. Most specifically, they can be pinpointed to the area around Kenema.
PH: 7.0 pH
Temperature: 18 – 22°C (64 – 72°F)
Hardness: 9 gdH
Description: Unknown – this fish is rare in captivity, and consequently there is a scarcity of information available. Reports suggest it can mature to a maximum size between 7-8.5cm.
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: Information suggests following a similar breeding method as is performed with Epiplatys fasciolatus, although this species may be more difficult to breed.
Comments: It is possible that Epiplatys josianae is identical to Epiplatys Fasciolatus.
Epiplatys josianae is difficult to keep in aquariums, therefore information is scarce. For these purposes, general information regarding the killifish species has been included.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Due to the scarcity of information available, it is unknown how Epiplatys josianae 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 22:10:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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