Clown Killifish Medium

Clown Killifish Care Sheet

Overview

Tank Setup

Tips:

• Keep in small groups of 610 for social behavior.

• Floating plants and dim lighting help reduce stress.

• Avoid strong currentsthey prefer calm water.

Diet

• Type: Carnivorous / micropredator

• Best Foods: Micro-pellets, baby brine shrimp, microworms, daphnia, frozen micro-foods.

• Feeding Frequency: Small feedings 12 times daily.

Behavior & Compatibility

• Peaceful; ideal for nano community tanks.

• Very small and delicatecannot be housed with larger or aggressive fish.

• Active near the water surface; excellent display for planted tanks.

Tank Mate Guide

Compatible Species

• Other small killifish species

• Small rasboras (chili, ember)

• Pygmy corydoras

• Neon tetras

Avoid or Use Caution With

• Larger tetras or barbs

• Bettas or aggressive fish

• Bottom dwellers that stir substrate aggressively

Breeding Info

• Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; deposit eggs among fine plants or spawning mops.

• Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.

• Fry Care: Feed microworms or infusoria for the first week, then baby brine shrimp.

Fun Facts

• Named for its brightly patterned body with clown-like stripes.

• Excellent for nano aquariums due to small size and peaceful nature.

• Prefers heavily planted tanks with floating cover to mimic natural habitat.