Clown Killifish

Common Name:Clown Killifish, Clown Killie

Binomial Name:Epiplatys Annulatus

Synonyms:Haplochilus Annulatus, Aplocheilus Annulatus, Panchax Annulatus, Pseudepiplatys Annulatus

The clown killifish was given the nameHaplochilus annulatusin1915byBoulenger, but it has surpassed the currently recognized scientific name,Epiplatys annulatus. This fish is also commonly known as banded panchax, rocket panchax, and rocket killifish. Killifish belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae and lives in tropical, freshwater habitats in West Africa, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.

Natural Habitat

Clown killifish habitat in areas with open savanna and tropical rainforests like low-lying swamps, slow-moving streams, and small rivers. Although most habitats are freshwater, in some places, it is slightly saline. The climate in its range is hot and humid, with an unusual wet season betweenApril-MayandOctober-November. The water is generally warm, soft, and acidic, but the primary rainforest has protected forest reserves in many cases.

Causewayis one such reserve in the Moyamba district of Sierra Leone. It covers part of the rocky volcanic mountains covered with moist, semi-deciduous, and evergreen forests. These little preys are abundant in streams, swamps, and water holes that were once known for the clown killies home in their natural habitat.

Clown KillifishCare

The most difficult part of Clown killifish care is maintaining a subtle balance of low water flow and cleanliness. If you do not use a filter, make a 50% water change every few days. If you are using a filter, spread the flow with a garnish or plant in front of the filter. With or without a filter, make sure you have plenty of plants on hand to absorb harmful ammonia and nitrates. Floating plants serve more properly to help keep your tank clean. Clown killi love to swim through floating plants leaves and rely on them to reproduce because they act as spawning mats.

If water conditions are compromised at any time, the chances of fish diseases will increase. Although clown killifish are very hardy, they are very small, so you may want to be careful in looking for signs of illness or disease.

More information:

• Minimum tank size:2-3 pairs in minimum 30 liter tank
• Temperature: 2026C
• pH: 5 – 6.5 pH
• Hardness:4-8 DKH
• Care level: Easy
• Selling size 1-2cm Max size 3-5cm

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