NothobranchiidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate

Clown Killifish 6-pack

Epiplatys annulatus

Origin: Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone

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Water Parameters

Temperature2226 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH67.5
49
GH (Hardness)010 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)05 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH

Quick Stats

Max Size
3.5 cm
Min Tank
20 L
Lifespan
3–5
Swimming Level
upper
Schooling
Yes (4+)
Diet
carnivore
Temperament
Peaceful; harmless to shrimp and small fish

About

Epiplatys annulatus, the Clown Killifish or Rocket Panchax, is a stunning nano killifish from coastal West Africa. Males display four dark horizontal stripes and a brilliant red-and-yellow lyre-shaped tail fin. One of the smallest killifish (to 3.5 cm), it lives near the water surface among floating plants and vegetation. Completely peaceful and ideal for nano planted tanks or shrimp tanks. Spawns readily on floating plants; eggs hatch in about 12 days. Sold in a 6-pack.

Care Guide

Gentle filtration or sponge filter. Floating plants essential (frogbit, hornwort). Temperature 22–26 °C, soft to medium water. Feed baby brine shrimp, micro-pellets, daphnia, and small live foods. Secure lid — strong jumpers.

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