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Dageti Killifish
Epiplatys dageti
📍 West Africa
The Dageti Killifish is a small, colorful West African killifish known for its striking red and blue coloration and peaceful temperament. These nano fish are ideal for planted aquariums and small community setups, displaying active surface-feeding behavior. They are relatively hardy and make excellent choices for intermediate aquarists looking to add color and activity to their tanks.
Care Guide
Diet
Dageti Killifish are carnivorous and prefer small live foods such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, and brine shrimp. They will also accept high-quality frozen foods and micro pellets. Feed small portions 1-2 times daily, offering only what they can consume in a few minutes to maintain water quality.
Behavior
These killifish are active surface feeders that spend much of their time near the water's surface hunting for food. They are peaceful and non-aggressive toward other small fish, though they may prey on very tiny fry. They exhibit interesting courtship displays and are most active during dawn and dusk hours.
Breeding
Dageti Killifish are relatively easy to breed in well-planted tanks with fine-leaved vegetation. They are egg scatterers that deposit eggs among plants throughout the day. Fry are tiny and require infusoria or liquid fry food initially, graduating to micro foods as they grow.
Tank Mates
Similar size and peaceful nature, though killifish may occasionally nip at very small fish
Comparable size and temperament, creates a vibrant community display
Similar nano-sized peaceful fish that occupy different water zones
Peaceful bottom-dweller that helps with algae control without competing for food
May be preyed upon by killifish; use with caution in smaller tanks
Common Diseases
Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis)
White spots on body and fins, rapid breathing, flashing against objects
Raise temperature gradually to 28-30 C (82-86 F), perform daily water changes, use aquarium salt or commercial ich treatment
Fin Rot
Frayed or deteriorating fins, discoloration at fin edges, lethargy
Improve water quality with frequent water changes, remove sharp decorations, use antibacterial medication if severe
Velvet Disease (Oodinium)
Fine gold or rust-colored dust on body, rapid breathing, loss of appetite
Reduce light exposure, raise temperature to 28-30 C (82-86 F), use copper-free velvet treatment
Bacterial Infection
Open sores, cloudy eyes, torn fins, behavioral changes
Perform large water changes, maintain pristine water conditions, use broad-spectrum antibiotic if necessary
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Quick Facts
- diet
- Carnivore - small live and frozen foods
- lifespan
- 2-3 years
- max size
- 3 cm (1.2 in)
- tank size
- 10 gallons minimum
- temperament
- peaceful
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0-7.0
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 4-8 dGH
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)