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Clown Killifish (Pseudepiplatys annulatus)

Clown Killifish

Pseudepiplatys annulatus

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A surface dweller that jumps, so use a tight lid. Keep in a group with more females than males; eats shrimplets.

Adult size
1.4 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
3+
Temperature
72–79 °F
pH · hardness
5–7 · 1–10 dGH
Food
Micropredator: small live and frozen foods, floating micro pellets
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntGerman Blue Ram — needs 80–86 °FRabbit Snail — needs pH 7.2–8.5

Easy plants for the same tank

SalviniaAmazon FrogbitDuckweedDwarf Water LettuceRed Root FloaterChristmas Moss

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.