Current Scientific Name:
Epiplatys lamottei
Described: Daget, 1954
Common name(s):
Some Recorded Strains:
Koule GRC 90-178
Breeding Epiplatys lamottei
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1 other fishkeeper has successfully bred this species and left a report, results are sumarised below
Method:
Long term (fry appear with adults) (100%)Water Conditions:
Neutral (100%)Temperature:
20-23°C (100%)
Read the full breeding report(s) for Epiplatys lamottei
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Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$100
Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish pair Rare Wont Find Anywhere Else!!
Acclimation:
Breather bags:
do not float place fish in tank immediately. If you float fish will suffocate
Regular bag method:
method for acclimation is to place the unopened bag of fish in your aquarium for about 20 minutes to allow the temps to to rise to your tanks temp. Next, get a clean fish net ready. Place it over a bucket. Dump the contents of the bag into the net. Throw old ...
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Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$40
Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish Eggs 15 Count Rare Wont Find Anywhere Else!!
Acclimation:
Breather bags:
do not float place fish in tank immediately. If you float fish will suffocate
Regular bag method:
method for acclimation is to place the unopened bag of fish in your aquarium for about 20 minutes to allow the temps to to rise to your tanks temp. Next, get a clean fish net ready. Place it over a bucket. Dump the contents of the bag into the net. ...
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Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$30
Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish Eggs 10 Count Rare Wont Find Anywhere Else!!
Acclimation:
Breather bags:
do not float place fish in tank immediately. If you float fish will suffocate
Regular bag method:
method for acclimation is to place the unopened bag of fish in your aquarium for about 20 minutes to allow the temps to to rise to your tanks temp. Next, get a clean fish net ready. Place it over a bucket. Dump the contents of the bag into the net. ...
more Epiplatys lamottei breeding reports
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How to keep and breed Epiplatys lamottei
This database consists of breeding reports provided by the world killifish community, along with some statistical analysis. Results provided by successful keepers are aggregated in the bar charts below, with more detailed reports below that. Like any block of data, the larger the more significant. Please contribute a report of your attempt to breed Epiplatys lamottei, even if you have had a negative results. You may, of course, file more than one report, particularly if you change some condition, and had a different result.
breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below.
Would Epiplatys lamottei be a good addition to a community tank?
- Never
- Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
- Only with species of similar size
- Yes, a good community fish
How would you describe the disposition of Epiplatys lamottei?
- Very timid
- Slightly timid
- Neutral
- Somewhat aggressive on occasions
- Very aggressive
In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
- Very soft and acidic
- Moderately soft and acidic
- Neutral
- Moderately hard and alkaline
- Very hard and alkaline
At what average temperature?
- 10-15°C
- 16-19°C
- 20-23°C
- 24-27°C
- 28°C+
How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Epiplatys lamottei?
- Almost all males
- Somewhat male heavy
- Roughly equal
- Somewhat female heavy
- Almost all females
In general, how difficult is Epiplatys lamottei to keep and breed?
- Very easy
- Easy
- Average
- Difficult
- Very difficult
How successful have you been at breeding Epiplatys lamottei?
- Very unsuccessful
- Fairly unsuccessful
- Average
- Fairly successful
- Very successful
Very successful / fairly successful
Breeding Report: Epiplatys lamotteiLocation code: Koule GRC 90-178
Water conditions: Neutral, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Very successful
Other Comments: Fish are fed heavily with live foods and occasional small pelleted food. Two pairs in a heavily planted tank will produce fry. Parents tend to ignore fry if well fed. Once the fry reach juvenile stage they should be removed or they will consume next generation fry.
Breeder: Bob DeKeulenaere, SW Florida (2 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 19th January 2024
Average success
Breeding Report: Epiplatys lamotteiWater conditions: Moderately soft and acidic, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding problems: Poor egg production
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Average
Breeder: Paulo Lopes 752-02, Portugal
Date this record created: 29th March 2003
Breeding Report: Epiplatys lamotteiLocation code: Koule GRC 90-178
Water conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 24-27oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding problems: Poor egg production
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Average
Other Comments: somewhat difficult to achive many fry
Breeder: Johan de la Motte, sweden (1 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 3rd March 2005
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Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$22
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$9
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Recommendations:
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Tank Size: 5 Gallons
Diet: Omnioviore
Maximum Size: 1 5 inch
Purchase Size: 0 5-1 inch
Lifespan: 2-3 years
pH: 5 0-7 0
Hardness: 4-8 dGH
Care Level: Beginner
Type of Breeding: Egg layer
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$38
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Crystal Lake, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$30
Includes: Clown Killifish, Heat pack, insulated box, and breather bags. Full DOA Policy- Full refund if u send us a clear picture / video of the deceased fish in the same un opened bagged within an hour of arrival.
Yes We ship In The Winter and it is fairly easy, As all orders include 72hr Heat Packs.
2 Day shipping, Shipping days- Tuesday & Wednesday??s Only
Shipping will be postponed if the temperature is lower than 30°F....
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$12
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