Epiplatys esekanus
Epiplatys esekanus is a peaceful, somewhat shy species that can be kept well with other peaceful fish. They are only quite aggressive towards other Epiplatys species. The aquarium should be planted densely because they need hiding places. A dark bottom and subdued lighting through floating plants are highly appreciated. The species is quite sensitive to pollution. A regular water change is therefore necessary.
This species was officially described by Scheel in 1968.
Diet
Small live food should be given as food. They especially like to eat small flies from the water surface.
Breeding Epiplatys esekanus
The breeding of Epiplatys esekanus is not so easy. The eggs are deposited in a depositing mop and fertilized. The eggs must be “read out” regularly and placed in a brooding dish with a fungicide. After about 14 days, the eggs hatch. The young should be fed fine drip and later Artemia nauplii for the first few days. The young are very sensitive to contamination and grow slowly.
Author
Jan Bukkems – Aquavisie
Copyright images
Christophe Aubin – Flickr – Stofmania.com
