Threadfin Rainbow

Threadfin Rainbowfish make superb additions to the peaceful softwater community aquarium. They are best maintained in small groups, ideally of at least 6 specimens, with two females to every male. The females are very pretty fish, but it is the males with their elongated dorsal and anal finnage that are the most eye-catching. Keeping a mixed sex group often results in the males displaying quite stunning colouration whilst displaying to the females, so as to ‘out-do’ rival males.

Synonyms None
Distribution Northern Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Maximum Size 4cm (1.6")
Temperature 25-30°C
Water Parameters Soft and slightly acidic is best. pH: 5.5-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees.
Compatibility Community
Lighting Medium
Special Requirements Soft, acidic water required.
Sexual Dimorphism Males larger and with more elaborate finnage.
Feeding Flake, granules and frozen foods

R35.00
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