Clown Killifish – Epiplatys annulatus

Scientific Name: Epiplatys annulatus

Please note The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs.

Approximate purchase size : 1.5 – 2.5cm
All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens.

How easy are they to care for?
We would class these as an easy level of care.

How large can they grow?
3.5cm

Where in the world are they from?
Found in southern guinea and sierra leone.

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Ideally kept in groups of 8-10 or more to try reduce shy tendencies.

What water conditions do they require?
Clean mature tanks are best suited with soft water pH ranging from 4.0 to 7.0. Temperatures ranging from 20 to 26 degrees.

What should you feed them?
Micropredators by nature, but will happily grow to accept crushed flakes and small foods such as cyclops, brineshrimp etc.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Great care should be taken when choosing tank mates due to their small size. Even large tetra can be too boisterous.

Can they be bred in captivity?
Relatively easy to breed in a heavily planted aquarium and in a species only aquarium it is not unheard of for fry to start appearing with no external intervention.