Description
Description
Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus)
Overview:
A tiny surface-dwelling killifish with bold black/yellow bands and colorful tails. Often called the “Rocket Killifish” due to its shape and top-level swimming.
Care Level: Easy–Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Size: ~1–1.5 inches
Lifespan: 2–3 years
Tank Requirements:
Minimum 5–10 gallons
Best kept in groups (6+)
Floating plants are highly recommended
Very gentle flow
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 72–78°F
pH: 6.0–7.0
Soft water preferred
Diet:
Carnivore—micro foods (baby brine shrimp, microworms, crushed flakes)
Prefers live/frozen foods
Tank Mates:
Best with tiny, peaceful fish (chili rasboras, small tetras, shrimp)
Avoid larger or fast fish
Notes:
Surface dweller—feeds at the top
Can jump—tight lid required
Males are more colorful with brighter tail patterns
Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.
We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.
Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week
Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)
Note: color may be slightly off from photo.
We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.
Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.
Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.
we do not refund shipping costs
