Clown killifish

Epiplatys annulatus

Family : Nothobranchiidae

FishFreshwaterkillifish

Small colorful killifish with banded body, ideal for nano tanks.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

West Africa

Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Description

Epiplatys annulatus is a small fish from the Nothobranchiidae family, native to West Africa. It reaches about 3 cm. Its body is elongated with dark vertical bands on a light background, hence the name 'annulatus'. Males are more colorful with elongated fins. It is a peaceful surface-dwelling fish that lives in groups. It is highly appreciated in aquariums for its small size and colors.

Habitat

Region :

Swamps, streams and flooded areas of tropical rainforest

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6–7

GH2–8 °dGH

KH1–5 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

30 L

Min. group

Adult size

3 cm

Lifespan

2 years

Temperament

paisible

Propagation

Care notes

Tank of at least 30 liters, with gentle filtration and floating plants. Acidic to neutral water (pH 6.0-7.0), temperature 24-28°C. Fine food: brine shrimp, microworms, flakes. Surface dweller, provide a clear surface area. Keep in groups of 6+.

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