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Clown Killifish

Epiplatys annulatus

Family: Nothobranchiidae

📍 Guinea, Sierra Leone & Liberia, West Africa

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Tiny surface-dwelling killifish with bold black-and-white horizontal bands and a vivid blue-tipped tail. Perfect for nano tanks. Surface skimmer that catches small live food.

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pH
5.5–7.0
diet
carnivore/live food
maxSize
1.5 inches
minTankSize
5 gallons
temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)

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Temperature

72–79°F

22–26°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

79°76°73°JFMAMJJASOND

73°F 79°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Apr high)

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