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Killifish

Explore all killifish in our database. Browse detailed care guides, compatibility information, and species data to find the perfect fish for your aquarium.

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Clown Killifish

Epiplatys annulatus

Killifish
3.5 cm Peaceful

A striking nano killifish resembling a tiny rocket. Native to West African swamps, they have distinct black and yellow vertical bands. They are strictly surface dwellers (top-level) and are non-annual, meaning they live longer than annual killifish (2-3+ years). They are notorious jumpers and require a tight lid.

Florida Flagfish

Jordanella floridae

Killifish
6 cm Semi-Aggressive

A robust, deep-bodied killifish native to Florida. Unlike most killifish, they are primarily herbivores and are renowned for their ability to eat Hair Algae and sometimes Black Beard Algae. They are sub-tropical and thrive in unheated aquariums. They can be fin-nippers, especially if underfed or kept with long-finned tank mates.

Gardner's Killifish

Fundulopanchax gardneri

Killifish
6.5 cm Mostly Peaceful

A stunning, semi-annual killifish native to Nigeria and Cameroon. Known for being relatively hardy and an excellent 'beginner' killifish. They are notorious jumpers and require a tightly fitting lid. While they can be kept in community tanks with similarly sized, fast-moving fish, males can be boisterous and territorial.

Golden Wonder Killifish

Aplocheilus lineatus

Killifish
10 cm Semi-Aggressive

A large, incredibly hardy, surface-dwelling killifish. The 'Golden Wonder' is a selectively bred bright yellow morph of the wild Striped Panchax. They are notorious predators with surprisingly large, trapdoor-like mouths; they will easily consume neon tetras, guppies, and dwarf shrimp. They are completely peaceful with fish too large to eat, but require a tight-fitting lid as they are expert jumpers.

Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Oryzias latipes

Killifish
4 cm Peaceful

A hardy, small, and colorful fish native to East Asia. Extremely popular in the outdoor pond hobby and nano aquariums. They are 'amphidromous' (tolerant of salinity changes) and can survive a wide range of temperatures, making them excellent tub/pond fish. They are surface dwellers that look best when viewed from above (top-down).