🐟 Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)
🐟 Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)
Freshwater Fish • Nano Fish • Surface Dweller • Community Fish
📋 The Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) — also known as the Rocket Killifish — is a dazzling nano species famous for its vertical clown-like stripes and colorful tail fin pattern. Its small size and elegant movements make it a perfect showpiece for nano and planted aquariums.
Peaceful and easy to keep, this surface-dwelling species thrives in calm, low-flow setups with floating plants and subdued lighting. Males are especially vibrant, showing bright blue, red, and yellow tones on their tails during courtship displays.
💡 Highlights
✨ Distinctive Stripes & Tail Colors: True miniature show fish
⚪ Peaceful Nano Fish: Ideal for planted or shrimp tanks
📏 Tiny Size: Perfect for nano aquascapes
✅ Captive-Bred: Hardy and sustainable
🐟Surface Dweller: Unique behavior and elegance
🧾 A Quick Look at the Clown Killifish
📛 Common Name: Clown Killifish
🔬 Scientific Name: Epiplatys annulatus
👨👩👧 Family: Nothobranchiidae
🌍 Origin: West Africa – Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea
📏 Max Size: 3.5 cm (≈ 1.4″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 28 °C (≈ 72 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful and shy
🏠 Min Tank Size: 38 L (≈ 10 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore — micro foods, small live prey
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; easy to breed in calm tanks

















