05/05/2025
Here are two displaying male Epiplatys annulatus, more commonly known as the Rocket Killifish, Clown Killifish, Banded Panchax, or Rocket Clown. This is an active but peaceful nano fish native to the warm fresh waters of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Because the maximum size of these (male) fish is just under 2 inches in length, they are a true nano fish and are perfectly happy with life in a small 5 or 10 gallon aquascaped aquarium.
The males of these species often display their finnage to other males in a bid for dominance. This behavior is very typical in the animal kingdom, and it is lucky for us that these little fellows are no exception -- add 6 or 8 of them to a small 5 gallon aquascape and then enjoy their antics, graceful colors, and displays of harmless bravado as they weave through your little planted paradise.
