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Clown Killifish
Pseudepiplatys annulatus
A stunning nano fish with bold black bands and a vibrant orange-red tail. One of the most colorful killifish, ideal for planted nano tanks and peaceful community setups.
Care Parameters
Adult size
3 cm
Min tank
20 L
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
5.5–7
GH
1–8 dGH
Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Top
Difficulty
Intermediate
Schooling
Groups of 6 or more.
Suitable Plants
5Cryptocoryne beckettii
Care profile for Cryptocoryne beckettii: low-medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Dwarf Baby Tears
Care profile for Dwarf Baby Tears: high light, high CO₂, advanced difficulty.
Rice Paddy Herb
A aromatic stem plant with narrow leaves that develop purple undersides under strong light and iron supplementation. Adds unique color and fragrance to aquascapes.
Ludwigia arcuata
A delicate stem plant with thin, needle-like leaves that turn deep red under high light. Also known as Needle Leaf Ludwigia, it adds fine texture and vibrant color to aquascapes.
Lilaeopsis
A miniature grass-like plant that forms a dense, low carpet. One of the smallest foreground plants, ideal for nano aquascapes. Tolerates low light but grows denser under high light.
Compatible Invertebrates
4Malaysian Trumpet Snail
A conically shelled burrower that aerates the substrate and patrols it for leftover food at night. Females reproduce by parthenogenesis, so a single snail can seed a colony - they are a genuine muck-prevention asset, but heavy feeding will let them multiply fast.
Thai Micro Crab
A pea-sized, fully aquatic crab - no land zone needed - that perches on driftwood and picks microparticles from the water. Fragile and easily overlooked; keep a group of 3 or more in a mature nano tank, and never expose it to copper or sharp parameter swings.
Golden Back Yellow Shrimp
A bright yellow color morph of Neocaridina davidi with a distinctive golden back stripe. Hardy, prolific breeder, and excellent algae consumer for planted tanks.
Vampire Crab
A small, semi-terrestrial crab with striking purple coloration and bright yellow eyes. Requires a paludarium setup with both land and water areas.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Fish Hiding or Chronic Stress
Fish hide constantly, refuse food and fade in color.
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Slime)
Slimy blue-green or dark purple patches with a foul odor.
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Low Filter Flow
The filter output weakens, reducing circulation and filtration.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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