Epiplatys annulatus (Clown killi, Эпиплатис факельный) HD

Pseudepiplatys annulatus, Aplocheilus annulatus, Epiplatys annulatus, Rocket killi, Clown killi, Banded Killi, Rocket panchax, Щучка-клоун. The Epiplatys Annulatus, or Clown Killi, is one of the most beautiful fish in the world. Like other killies Epiplatys Annulatus can lay up to 20 eggs a day. These fish are voracious fry eaters and will eat fry including their own. Some also eat their own eggs. Removal of the eggs and fry ASAP is a must. Widely-distributed in coastal lowlands of southern Guinea and Sierra Leone to northwestern Liberia. Inhabits lowland swamps, slowly-moving streams and small rivers in areas of open savannah and tropical rainforest where it’s found among marginal vegetation or aquatic plants. Perhaps looks best in a heavily-planted set-up or natural-style arrangement comprising a sandy substrate plus some driftwood roots and branches. Peaceful with other species but does not make an ideal community fish due to its small size and somewhat specialised requirements. Small tetras such as Ladigesia roloffi, Lepidarchus adonis or Neolebias ansorgii make good tankmates as in fact do most similarly-sized. If the adults are being maintained in a community tank, however, it’s best to organise a separate aquarium for breeding purposes.