Clown Killifish

Clown Killifish

Epiplatys annulatus

Also known as: Banded Panchax, Rocket Killifish

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Schooling (4+)

Tiny, colorful killifish with bold vertical bands and a flame-shaped tail. Surface dweller in planted nano tanks.

Tank Size

5 gal
minimum (10+ preferred)

Temperature

73–79°F
23–26°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

1.4"
3.6 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers floating plants and calm water. Top dweller that may jump — use a lid.

Feeding

Small frozen and live foods. May not accept flakes.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Electric Blue Acara 6"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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