{"product_id":"clown-killifish-epiplatys-annulatus","title":"Clown Killifish | Epiplatys annulatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Clown Killi is a tiny jewel — banded in black and gold with a flag-like blue-and-red 'rocket' tail on males. A peaceful, delicate surface nano fish reaching just 3 cm, it is best kept in a soft, planted, tightly lidded tank where its colours and dainty behaviour can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to West Africa, in the coastal forests of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. It lives in shallow, slow or still blackwater pools and forest streams that are very soft, acidic and heavily shaded, often thick with surface and marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, cylindrical surface-dweller striped in black and cream-gold. Males are the more colourful sex, finishing with a striking blue-and-red 'rocket' tail; females are plainer with a rounded tail. At around 3 cm it is one of the smallest fish in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, timid and easily intimidated. It hangs just beneath the surface and can be out-competed by faster fish, so keep it in a group of six or more with only the gentlest nano tankmates, or as a species-only display. It is an accomplished jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA surface micro-predator with a small mouth. It does best on small live and frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, microworm, grindal worm, daphnia and cyclops; many will take fine floating micro pellets and crushed flake once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds soft, acidic, warm water, gentle to negligible flow and dense planting — including floating plants for cover and security. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as these fish jump. Keep the group in a small, calm, mature tank with stable water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA continuous egg-depositor among fine plants and floating cover near the surface. In a quiet, well-planted tank a few fry often survive alongside the adults; for numbers, collect eggs or spawning mops. Tiny fry need infusoria and microfoods before baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiplatys annulatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClown Killifish (Rocket Killifish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Africa (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (timid surface jumper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-carnivore (small live and frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–8 dGH (very soft to soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted nano aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDwarf shrimp, snails, pygmy corydoras, chilli rasboras, ember tetras and other calm, tiny nano fish that stay out of the surface zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny larger, fast or boisterous fish, surface-feeding competitors, and anything big enough to eat a 3 cm fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232878444835,"sku":"AA2543","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/clown-killifish-epiplatys-an-43091600376099-lv.webp?v=1790307187","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/clown-killifish-epiplatys-annulatus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}