Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Gabon, Congo and Zaire are the homelands of Epiplatys singa. They prefer the lower coastal lands, as well as small rivers and brooks, and streams.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5 pH
Temperature: 20 – 27°C (68 – 81 °F)
Hardness: 9 gdH
Description: Displaying spotted bodies and fins which are typical of many of the Epiplatys species, Epiplatys singa stands out from the rest of its relatives because of its iridescent eyes. The throat area may also display some colouration; radial lines may appear on the caudal fins.
Sitting at the smaller end of the Epiplatys size scales, Epiplatys singa will generally only reach 6cm in captivity. They are a naturally somewhat timid species and prefer a tank that has been darkened with hiding spaces provided. The tank should be set-up with no to minimal water movement in order to mimic their natural habitat. They may be kept in a community tank with species of a similar size and temperament; however it should be noted that the males of the species can become aggressive, even towards their own. A larger community tank with plenty of room and hiding spaces may lessen the likelihood of this.
These are not seasonal killifish.
Diet: It is unknown what diet Epiplatys singa is particular to, so breeders should experiment with the typical Epiplatys diet of live foods and high-quality flake pellets until they find a mixture that works.
Breeding: Epiplatys singa is particularly easy to breed. The tank should be set up identical to the normal aquarium: clean, still water, lots of top cover, diffused light, and plenty of hiding spaces. The soon-to-be-parents should be fed on mosquito larvae. They are leaf-spawners, and it is recommended to include spawning mops within the set up. If the pair are not producing any (or many) eggs, the water should be diluted with rainwater. Change the water gradually; 10-20% each time.
Each week a set of parents can lay from 80 to 100 eggs. It will take approximately 8 months for the fry to reach sexual maturity.
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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 2010-04-17 13:14:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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