![]() ![]() Many rainbowfish species are threatened or endangered and need to be purchased from a reliable vendor that sells commercially farmed fish. Rainbowfish are generally peaceful, community fish, so they can easily be mixed with other tropical community fish, again, provided their water quality requirements are compatible.Īlways thoroughly vet any potential vendor to ensure you are buying captive bred fish and are not taking any endangered fish from the wild. Ensure that your aquarium will have enough space for all your fish. Most rainbowfishes like to be in a small school, so plan on having at least five to six individuals for the larger species and eight to 10 individuals for the smaller species. It is best to pick a mix of species that have compatible water requirements rather than mixing by appearance. Trying to hit a "sweet spot" to accommodate a variety of water quality requirements may not end well. Whenever you are looking to add fish to your aquarium, ensure that your water quality parameters are correct before you mix different species. If properly cared for, rainbowfish can live for 5 years in aquariums. Provide plenty of aquatic plants to give them hiding places. With the right tank mates that are not small enough to be eaten, they will be peaceful and great in community tanks that are at least 55 gallons. These Cichlids have one of the most unique body shapes and grow to be larger than most people expect. In a home aquarium, rainbowfish need well-oxygenated water with a pH level of 6.8 - 7.2, optimal temperatures varying between 72-82 degrees F (22-28 degrees C). Angelfish One of the best-known freshwater fish is Angelfish. Here are some of the most colorful ones available from fish retailers. There are various sizes and body shapes in rainbowfish. Most rainbowfish species prefer schooling together in a small group. ![]() They prefer to live in planted areas and reproduce by laying eggs. They live in freshwater, including rivers, lakes, and swamps. Rainbowfish are classified by their elongated premaxillary teeth. When possible, always purchase fish from fish stores that buy from reputable breeders to ensure you are not buying fish taken from their native environments. There are many species on this list that are endangered or threatened in the wild. Keep in mind, fish from different parts of the world will often have different water quality requirements, so not all species need the same water parameters. Almost all rainbowfish species are community fish that get along with other non-aggressive freshwater fish species in an aquarium. Rainbowfish are a common freshwater community fish, but are you aware how many species are out there? All members of the Melanotaeniidae family, the rainbowfish, are a wonderfully diverse group of fishes that are native to the islands of Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, Sulawesi and Madagascar. ![]()
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