Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: This sub-species is endemic to the Ivory Coast, Africa. It is unknown what types of water they prefer.
PH: 6.0 – 6.5 pH
Temperature: 22 – 27°C (72 – 81 °F)
Hardness: 3 – 5 dH
Description: Epiplatys olbrechtsi dauresi will reach around 6cm when fully mature. Their scales have red borders.
Due to the scarcity in captivity, information is sparse and therefore their temperament, social behaviour and sex differences are unknown.
These are not seasonal killifish.
Diet: A trial of a typical Epiplatys diet is recommended, as there is no information available on what they prefer. Try mixing high-quality flakes or pellets with live foods such as brine shrimp and insect larvae.
Breeding: A separate breeding tank is recommended with clean, fresh water that is changed regularly. Spawning mops, Java Moss or peat should be included for Epiplatys olbrechtsi dauresi to spawn onto. The eggs can be susceptible to fungus, hence regular water changes.
You should watch how much food your fish are receiving to avoid them becoming overweight.
Comments: Despite the apparent ease of breeding in captivity, this subspecies is extremely rare in the aquarium hobby. Subsequently, information is sparse and information regarding killifish species in general has been included.
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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 2010-04-09 08:18:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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