Clown Killi

Remarks:  Clown killifish, also known as the banded panchax, get their name from the alternating brown and tan bands from their nose to their caudal peduncle. They are also sometimes called rocket killifish due to the tails of males being pointed, with a yellow band in the middle, bordered by a thin red stripe on each side, followed by a thick blue stripe to finish the fin giving them the appearance of a rocket ship taking off. Females and juveniles have the same body color and blue eyes as males, but lack the colorful tail. The coloration present in these fish is intense and unique making them a must have for nano fish and killifish enthusiasts.   Even for a killifish, clown killifish are considered to be a very small species. It is rare for them to ever exceed 1" in length and most for sale will usually be in the 0.25-0.5" range. With how tiny they are, care should be taken when choosing both filtration and tank mates. Some filters can easily suck these tiny fish in especially in the