Rocket or Clown Killifish- Great for a Nano

[@mistergrieves]

Holy. Shit. My whole life I thought they were called KILLfish. I feel like my mind was blown in a super unimportant way.

[@RachelOLeary]

that cracked me up!

[@dwsdarius]

You pronounce those scientific names so well! Another great fish!

[@RachelOLeary]

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[@catfishcave379]

WOOOOOOT! As a kid in the 70s, I saw a photo in a pamphlet they used to give away with aquariums - I have wanted one ever since. I have seen them once in person and didn't have a clue at the time what to do with a ??killie?? Maybe some day I'll set up a tank for them. Nice to be reminded of childhood dreams.

[@craigriglin]

Rachel you’re the only one that is bold enough to pronounce all the proper scientific Latin names of the species. Yeah, you’re right it didn’t show up in the video, but clown killifish have that beautiful Aqua marine glowing lamp eye. Also these guys are super cute. I will have to say though, when I heard the word “clown” I expect more color to them.

[@ericj1500]

thanks for sharing friend , you always have the coolest fish that I've never seen anywhere have a great day.

[@wyzemann]

I so enjoy when you admit to one of your little quirks/idiosyncrasies. You mentioned not using lids, and I find it "uncomfortable" (with the exception of my QT tank) to go w/o glass lids. I love this hobby and all the fussy qualities it imbues on us.

[@RachelOLeary]

+wyzemann I am definitely full of quirks!

[@LRBaquatics]

Love Killies! I have trained mine not to jump. I do the same with my rainbows.

[@segagenesis1989]

How do you train them?

[@philthyphil3324]

electric shock collar

[@Jonathan-rc2ud]

Well if they jump out and live he kills them so they never do it again. That's how.

[@LRBaquatics]

I don't kill them I just make them realize and give them new perspective.

[@NikudemusProductions]

one of the most beautiful Killifish in my opinion !!!

[@DominicGuarino]

Never really looked into Killi's but they're pretty cool!

[@babydonnaP]

whaaa!! didn't know you did a profile on these lil guys.. can't wait to get mine.

[@SirenSeaAquariums]

very cute little fish

[@martinrable]

Hey, I just wanted to say I've learned a lot from your videos, thank you! I'm also stoked that you've got a video on these guys and sparkling gouramis. Do you reckon both of these species would be compatible with each other in a 10 gallon tank?

[@saydenkay]

Super cute killies!

[@ollyk22]

These are pretty, but marbled hatchets remain a firm favorite for top dwellers for me!

[@jlantican85]

Please do one on the Peacock Gudgeon ^_^

[@rianmilit]

Awesome, love them!

[@thomasashe2681]

Rachel O'Leary, what would you think about a 10 gallon tank with clown killis, Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish, CPD, cherry red shrimp, and 1 or 2 Japanese trapdoor snails?

[@urbansk8r231]

Go for it..if you haven't done so already.

[@thomasashe2681]

@@urbansk8r231 would that too much livestock for a 10 gallon tank or not?

[@urbansk8r231]

@@thomasashe2681 It's fine✌️

[@peculiarone339]

Such cute little stunners!! =D

[@thomasrasmussen1751]

Thank you for a great presentation! I'm wondering if these would be good tankmates for my african dwarf frogs? Do the kilis prefer to eat at the upper part of the water column, or would they also eat at the bottom of the tank and possibly outcompete the frogs in terms of food?

[@the_thicc_kobudai1606]

perfect timing Rachel, I just got a fluval spec 2.6 gallon and I was thinking about trying to get some, do you think that tank is too small for one male and two females? Your help is greatly appreciated:)

[@neonshit1902]

i should do

[@thorsaquatics6310]

hatching them from egg is awsome!!

[@kyleweltner5293]

Do you have any info or experience with the plains killifish? Native to the states ? I have located a good source of wild ones and am beginning to work with them , seems like killi fish in general are just hardy fish !

[@RachelOLeary]

+Kyle Weltner no, sorry! I haven't worked wirh many killies mainly because I don't use lids

[@kyleweltner5293]

Hey that's still a good reminder for the lid! Lol

[@CuriousCreatures]

What PH do you keep yours at? My lfs says they require soft water with a PH of 6 but none of the care guides on KZbin ever mention this. I would love to get some of these little guys but the water in my area is very hard, around 7.6-7.8.

[@urbansk8r231]

Ph 6.5- 7.5

[@soumennandi6748]

Thank you for such a informative and nice video. Is it safe to put assorted killi fish in a tank which has lots of crs shrimp and galaxy rasbora? ☺️

[@DJ_LittlePea]

Oh aren't they so cute 🤗🤗

[@khonthainaidc]

Love the video

[@FridayFishFacts]

Do you think they’d be ok with shrimp?

[@melodies2013]

Hi from Italy. I have two 0.8" males or females(?) - they "fight" a bit - in a 5.5 gal. They are 0.8 inch. I bought them half a year ago with 4 siblings who were ill and soon died. They grow very slowly. Previously they had a bigger tank, but they risked being eaten. Although in limited quarters I'd like to give them company - they seem so lonely. What do you think?

[@melodies2013]

I would buy new "siblings".

[@tropicalfreshwaterabodes8997]

Great video, thanks!

[@blackphantomtetra9306]

Hi Rachel By Chance Do You Still Have Any Of These Fish And Are They For Sell I'm Looking For A Pair To Breed If So Let Me Know I Breed Black Phantom Tetras And Red Tail Sharks Thanks James.

[@jovialvibes5962]

I have seen killi keepers say these are not the best beginner killifish. I was wondering why you find these easy to keep?

[@RachelOLeary]

+reiko na6ase they seem bombproof to me as far as small fish go. Easy to feed, sex, and breed

[@j12barron]

Rachel O'leary will they get along with Furcata Rainbows? I'd love to get some. I have Furcatas

[@j12barron]

I want these! 😃 are they mostly top dwellers like hatchetfish?

[@RachelOLeary]

+Jessica Barron yes!

[@TheFishNerd]

With these being top-dwellers, do you think they'd do well in a tank also housing CPO crayfish?

[@wilasiatuber1629]

Nope your CPO will end up hurting or even killing them whenever they will swim near it

[@matthewtimms8954]

Would these be a good fit with 2 Otos, 6 CPDs and a few Endlers?

[@RachelOLeary]

+Matthew Timms yea, should work well

[@matthewtimms8954]

I guessing this would max me out in a 10 gal tank?

[@bang0250]

are killifish brackish fish? or do they just do fine in freshwater?

[@RachelOLeary]

there are brackish and freshwater species. this particular species is freshwater.

[@rawegg8880]

Will they be ok with tetras?

[@Luculencia]

Are they peaceful? I've heard certain types of killis can be very aggressive, are these one of the gentler species?

[@RachelOLeary]

+Luculencia yes

[@wildsprig]

I have 6 males in my community tank (no females), and they seem to happily co-exist with all other inhabitants (Chili Rasboras, Celestial Pearl Danios, Cardinal Tetras). It's a heavily planted 30 g tank though, so the 6 males have enough places to carve out and call their own.

[@gutsanglory1]

Very cool. Thx,

[@jeffmueller5334]

Hi Rachel do you sell these?

[@JXZ-JAM]

I'm heartbroken. My favorite too and I finally got 12 of them. They were fine for the few 4-5 days and since then have been dropping off left and right. I can't find out why. I think I have five left.....😥😥😥

[@bruhsselsprouts3986]

A year later but did you look if they jumped out, they’re extremely good jumpers

[@Foggydew931]

How is the planted tank gettin on did u use the co2

[@RachelOLeary]

Nah, not yet. I did add more fish though!

[@Foggydew931]

cool update soon.

[@owaizahmed6]

Rachel O'leary do u ship to India

[@Haazza]

As soon as she said they come from liberia this instantly came to mind : Ooo i like ur accent oo where u from IM LIBERIAN Oh my bad, *hush voice* i like ur accent where u from

[@monandlea777]

Do you sell fish too?

[@mushroomtoad2000]

are they shrimplet-safe?

[@RachelOLeary]

nope

[@bossbullyboy195]

just got some of these and some Normans lampeye today :)

[@anandknr]

Will they jump out?

[@rollothewalker5535]

Yes, they will jump.

[@toni-leetaylor23]

hi can i possibly keep them with sparkling gourami

[@toni-leetaylor23]

Thanks Im still wait for them to get back instock , wow i was told by my local pet store Bumblebee goby where a one species tank only fish there super cut too

[@toni-leetaylor23]

@Pasha Staravoitau thank for the information I look at getting them as well I have plenty of frozen types of different food for fish and looking at getting a microworm culture as well.

[@toni-leetaylor23]

@Pasha Staravoitau in that case I will definitely will pick up a few

[@things4yougaming723]

They look like baby arowanas haha

[@mauriraffer175]

They are notorious for jumping! Be warned!

[@derrickk2916]

I lost a few this way, I just hate to put a lid on...

[@alexsmith5606]

Killing Fish? I dont like the sound of that

[@derpalotlexotics1673]

alex smith killifish.