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Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Cyprinidae

Clown Killifish

Epiplatys annulatus

Clown Killifishs are beginner-level peaceful aquarium residents that reach about 1.4 in. Clown Killifishs are tiny, peaceful fish for mature planted aquariums. Choose tank mates that are too small and gentle to bully or eat them.

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Quick Stats

Tank

10+ gal

pH

5.5-7

Temp

72-79F

Size

1.4 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Top

Group

6+

Clown Killifish Care Guide

The Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) is a beginner-level freshwater aquarium resident from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone. It reaches about 1.4 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 10 gallons.

Keep water near pH 5.5-7, temperature 72-79F, and hardness 2-12 dH. Feed omnivore, flakes, micro pellets with 1-2 small feedings daily.

Clown Killifishs are tiny, peaceful fish for mature planted aquariums. Choose tank mates that are too small and gentle to bully or eat them.

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Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) in a freshwater aquarium

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Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) in a freshwater aquarium

Bolivian Ram

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Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus) in a freshwater aquarium

Bristlenose Pleco

Size 5.1 inpH 6.5-7.8
Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) in a freshwater aquarium

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Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) in a freshwater aquarium

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Size 2 inpH 4.8-6.8
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Size 1 inpH 6.5-7.5

Use Caution With

African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) in a freshwater aquarium

African Dwarf Frog

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
Apistogramma (Apistogramma cacatuoides) in a freshwater aquarium

Apistogramma

Size 3.1 inpH 5.5-7.5
Betta (Betta splendens) in a freshwater aquarium

Betta

Size 2.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) in a freshwater aquarium

Black Skirt Tetra

Size 2.4 inpH 6-7.5

Species To Avoid

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) in a freshwater aquarium

Angelfish

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) in a freshwater aquarium

Axolotl

Size 0.4 inpH 6.8-8
Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) in a freshwater aquarium

Clown Loach

Size 11.8 inpH 6-7.5
Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) in a freshwater aquarium

Common Pleco

Size 17.7 inpH 6.5-7.8