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Biskop-tandkarpe - Brachyrhaphis episcopi

Biskop-tandkarpe - Brachyrhaphis episcopi

Scientific name: Brachyrhaphis episcopi

Common name: Biskop-tandkarpe

Family: Poeciliidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 24 - 28 °C (75.2 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Pseudo-Livebearer

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food and feeding

Biskop-tandkarpe’s prefer small live or frozen foods but will accept small pellets or quality flake. White worms and brine shrimp are ideal food for this fish.

Origin

South America; Biskop-tandkarpe’s are to be found in Panama

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

A long tank with a low water level is best for breeding. Brachyrhaphis episcopi need a lot of space for spawning and should produce up to 20 fry per month. The fry can be fed on Infusoria initially.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Brachyrhaphis episcopi is 15 years.

Short description

Brachyrhaphis episcopi are best kept in a species tank that is heavily planted. The water quality should be high and the tank kept very clean. They prefer brackish conditions so add 1 table spoon of salt per gallon of water. Biskop-tandkarpe are a peaceful species but very shy, other tank mates may intimidate them.

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