Clown killifish

Broad dark bars and a rocket-shaped tail on a small surface feeder.

Broad dark bars alternate with cream-yellow. The male has an extended orange-red tail centre with blue outer zones; females are shorter-finned and less colourful.

Adult length

Up to 3.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–26 °C

pH

4–7

Hardness

1–8 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits coastal swamps and other shallow coastal waters.

Use mature, stable water and tiny appropriate foods. Check surface feeding competition; not a fish to add casually to an immature aquarium.