An ultra-small killifish with black-yellow stripes and distinctive rocket-shaped tail fin.
The clown killifish (Epiplatys annulatus), also known as the banded panchax, is a tiny surface-dwelling killifish native to small streams, ponds, and marshes of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia in West Africa. At 3–4 cm, it features a pale yellow-green body with black vertical bands and a remarkable rocket-shaped tail fin with blue, red, and orange rays fanning outward — a color combination of exceptional beauty for such a small fish. It is ideally suited to small aquariums (20-cm cube and up) and prefers calm or still water; strong filtration flow should be avoided. Slightly acidic to neutral water (pH 6.0–7.0) at 22–26°C is recommended. Floating plants provide security and serve as anchor points for bubble nests. Diet requires appropriately small foods: powder foods, frozen baby brine shrimp, and daphnia. Breeding is remarkably easy — eggs are deposited in floating plant roots or fine moss, and hatching fry, though tiny, can be raised on infusoria and powdered fry food. An excellent choice for nano setups and botanical aquariums.
产地
streams and marshes of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, West Africa
寿命
2-3 years
体型
3-4cm
温度
22〜28℃
Frozen food, Pellets
Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0)
Maintain 22-26°C
Place floating plants on surface
Swims near surface, use lid to prevent jumping
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Clown Killifish的理想温度为22〜28℃。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Clown Killifish的平均寿命为2-3 years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Clown Killifish成年后通常可达3-4cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Clown Killifish的食物为:Frozen food, Pellets。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
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