Family: Aplocheilidae
Distribution: Epiplytus superbus inhabit the southwestern coastal region of Africa from Benin to Equatorial Guinea. They exhibit a partiality for swampy areas, either it be in the form of swamps or streams.
PH: 6.2 – 7.2 pH
Temperature: 22 – 28°C (71 – 82°F)
Hardness: 4-12 dH
Description: Epiplatys superbus has a similar appearance to the Epiplatys sexfasciatus species. It has a blue-grey coloured body, spots, and upturned, pointed snout. The two species can be distinguished through the eyes – Epiplatys superbus has glassy green eyes – and, when preserved, lateral lines within the snout. Their fins also display radial lines, with an almost metallic blue line close to the body.
The male Epiplatys superbus are more colourful than the females, as well as being larger. The females have rounded fins. Both sexes grow to a maximum length of 7 cm.
They have the peaceful temperament towards both their own species and to other species that is generally typical of the Epiplatys species.
These are not seasonal killifish.
Diet: There are conflicting reports on the diet Epiplatys superbus, with some recommending a carnivorous diet, and others suggesting high-quality flake foods combined with live foods such as worms, Daphina and baby brine shrimp.
Breeding: Epiplatys superbus are reported easy to breed.
Spawning mops should be used for breeding purposes, and the eggs will be spawned at both the top and bottom of the mops. The eggs should be separated from the parents and incubated for about two weeks.
Fry can be fed infusoria; and reach sexual maturity at around 5-6 months.
Comments: There is no reason why a breeder of any experience level cannot successfully raise Epiplytus superbus if they are prepared to be attentive.
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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 13:25:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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