Rocket Clown Killifish

Rocket Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) is a colourful and lively freshwater fish known for its bold black and cream stripes, fiery rocket shaped tail and small size. Our clown killifish for sale grow to only around 3.5cm, making them an eye-catching addition to nano and community aquariums.

Location

This species is native to West Africa, found in slow flowing streams and swamps in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. They thrive in warm, slightly acidic waters with abundant vegetation.

Diet

As a carnivorous fish, the Rocket Clown Killifish enjoys a diet consisting of live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae. High quality small pellets or flakes are also suitable for their diet.

Care

Rocket Clown Killifish are relatively easy to care for, requiring warm water temperatures between 24 and 28°C. They thrive in peaceful community tanks with gentle filtration and plenty of plants for hiding spots. They are surface dwellers best kept with other small, peaceful fish, and a tight fitting lid is important as they can jump.

Habitat

In their natural habitat, these fish are found in slow flowing waters with dense aquatic plants and natural cover. To replicate this environment, provide a tank with soft substrate, plants, and low to moderate water flow.

Breeding

Breeding Rocket Clown Killifish is fairly simple. They are egg layers, and the male will court the female before she lays eggs among fine leaved or floating plants. Once spawning is complete, remove the parents to prevent egg predation.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish. They suit nano tanks alongside chilli rasbora, or browse our full range of killifish, including the normans lampeye killifish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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