Killifish

Killifish species profile:
Epiplatys lamottei

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Current Scientific Name:
Epiplatys lamottei
Described: Daget, 1954
Common name(s):
Some Recorded Strains:
Koule GRC 90-178

Breeding Epiplatys lamottei

Have you had any experience breeding this species? Why not fill in a species questionaire
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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Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish Breeding Pair Rare Wont Find Anywhere Else!!

Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish Breeding 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. ... more

Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish Eggs 15 Count Rare Wont Find Anywhere Else!!

Mount Morris, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Lamottei Koule GRC 90 / 178 Killifish Eggs 15 Count Rare Wont Find Anywhere Else!!

Eggs also available just message and ask!

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 ... more

Clown Killifish AKA Rocket Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus), TANK-BRED!

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$22

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This small killifish boasts incredible coloration, especially in males, and is ideal for the nano or planted aquarium!
The Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) is an extremely colorful, peaceful fish whose small size makes it absolutely perfect for the nano or planted aquarium. Native to ... more

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Epiplatys lamottei breeding reports

Each record reproduced here represents one instance of breeding this species. Have you kept and bred Epiplatys lamottei? Why not add a breeding report? If you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences

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?

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  1. Never
  2. Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
  3. Only with species of similar size
  4. Yes, a good community fish

How would you describe the disposition of Epiplatys lamottei?

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  1. Very timid
  2. Slightly timid
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat aggressive on occasions
  5. Very aggressive

In which water conditions do you keep these fish?

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  1. Very soft and acidic
  2. Moderately soft and acidic
  3. Neutral
  4. Moderately hard and alkaline
  5. Very hard and alkaline

At what average temperature?

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  1. 10-15°C
  2. 16-19°C
  3. 20-23°C
  4. 24-27°C
  5. 28°C+

How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Epiplatys lamottei?

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  1. Almost all males
  2. Somewhat male heavy
  3. Roughly equal
  4. Somewhat female heavy
  5. Almost all females

In general, how difficult is Epiplatys lamottei to keep and breed?

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  1. Very easy
  2. Easy
  3. Average
  4. Difficult
  5. Very difficult

How successful have you been at breeding Epiplatys lamottei?

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  1. Very unsuccessful
  2. Fairly unsuccessful
  3. Average
  4. Fairly successful
  5. Very successful

Very successful / fairly successful

Breeding Report: Epiplatys lamottei
Location 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 lamottei
Water 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 lamottei
Location 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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Red Cap Medaka Ricefish aka Japanese Ricefish / Killifish (Oryzias latipes "Red Ca

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$66

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Least Killifish (Heterandria formosa) 1M / 2F TRIO +1 FREE- Live Fish (Livebearer)

Orlando, Florida, 328**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$16


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Ardenvoir, Washington, 988**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13

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Bluefin Killifish (Lucania goodei) "Feelin Goodei" - Aquarium Fish T-shirt

San Jose, California, 951**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$23

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Neon Stripe Lampeye Killifish (Aplocheilichthys macrophthalmus), TANK-BRED!

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$18

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1902 TULLIBEE .. GRAYLING .. STRIPED KILLIFISH Fish Print Fishing

Erie, Pennsylvania, 165**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12


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