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Rocket Killifish/ Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)
Rocket Killifish/ Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)
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Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) Add a splash of color and personality to your planted tank with these peaceful, rocket-tailed beauties! Tank-bred and hardy, they're the perfect nano fish for beginners or pros seeking lively top-water action.
- Species: Epiplatys annulatus (Clown or Rocket Killifish)
- Origin: West Africa (Guinea to Nigeria); tank-bred for reliability
- Size: Males up to 3.8 cm, females slightly smaller
- Tank Size: Minimum 38 liters (10 gallons) for a school of 6; ideal for nano setups
- Diet: Carnivorous micropredator – loves live/frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, or fruit flies; supplement with high-protein flakes
- Temperament: Peaceful shoaler; great with nano rasboras, pygmy corys. (avoids fin-nippers like bettas)
- Water Parameters: 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, soft acidic water; gentle flow with sponge filter
- Thrives in low-light, heavily planted tanks with floating plants – watch fry scatter like confetti!
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