The Bishop, Bishop livebearer - Brachyrhaphis episcopi

Species Name: Brachyrhaphis episcopi

Common Name: The Bishop

Family: Poeciliidae

Order: Cyprinodontiformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum Size: 2 inches / 5 cm

Environment: freshwater, brackish

Origin: Panama

Temperament: peaceful

Company: small, peaceful fish

Water Parameters: pH 7-8, 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit, and a tablespoon of salt per gallon

Aquarium Setup: species tank that is heavily planted and very clean

Feeding: They prefer small live food and sometimes eat dry food.

Breeding: It is difficult to breed Brachyrhaphis episcopi. They need plenty of space in a long, low aquarium. Females give birth to up to 20 fry every month. They can be fed extremely fine infusoria and small algae.