Species Profile
Clown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
Also known as: Banded Panchax
Killifishpeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
73–82°F
pH
6–7
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Diet
Micro foods, baby brine shrimp, small live
Notes
Tiny top-dweller with bold orange-and-black banding; males flash a vivid blue-and-red tail when displaying. Native to West African coastal swamps. Soft acidic blackwater conditions bring out the male colors.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Clown Killifish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Clown Killifishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Celestial Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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