Threadfin Rainbowfish
Behaviour Peaceful, active, shoaling
Typical size 3cm
Max size 4cm
Tank Area Middle, top
Min Tank Size 30cm
Min Number 5
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 29℃
Feeding Flake, frozen, live, dried foods. Fine frozen or live foods are important to maintain good health
pH Range 6-7.5
Hardness vs,s,m
Behaviour Peaceful, active, shoaling
Typical size 3cm
Max size 4cm
Tank Area Middle, top
Min Tank Size 30cm
Min Number 5
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 29℃
Feeding Flake, frozen, live, dried foods. Fine frozen or live foods are important to maintain good health
pH Range 6-7.5
Hardness vs,s,m
Threadfin Rainbowfish
Iriatherina werneriThese beautiful little rainbowfish are an great addition to a peaceful planted community aquarium. Ideally the aquarium should contain soft to medium water, vegetated and open areas and a fine and/or dark substrate. The fish are peaceful and males will actively display their colourful finnage both to attract females and as shows of strength to other males. Good general care and water conditions, as well as a correct diet will keep these fish in top condition.
Family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) | Other names Werneri Rainbowfish | Origin New Guinea and Northern Australia | Breeding Egg scatterers, will spawn readily under good tank conditions. Spawning occurs over vegetation | Natural Water Conditions pH 6-8, very soft to soft | Natural Habitat Streams & rivers | Sexing Males are more colourful with long trailing fins and will display readily.
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