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Rainbowfish
Most Rainbowfish come from Australia, Papua New
Guinea and Indonesia. A very colorful family of fish, most supremely
suited to aquariums. They should be kept in groups of only one species
per tank, as they can interbreed. Hybrids are frowned upon, for
in the wild these fish would never meet, and most are interested
in pure forms.
| Common
Characteristics: |
| Food: |
Fine
grade, some vegetarian, and some small live food. |
| Breeding: |
These
are mostly continuous breeders. They drop eggs several
times a day. Eggs can be left in the maintenance tank,
or be removed to a rearing tank. Most will hatch within
1-2 weeks. Many fish appreciate fine-leafed plants, or
Spawning
mops for breeding.
Caution: Many types of Rainbowfish can interbreed,
creating crosses. These are undesirable fish in the gene
pool. |
| Water
Parameters: |
Most Rainbowfish prefer harder water with a pH around
7-8.
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| Temperament: |
Most
are schooling fish, and all should have more females in
the school than males |
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| Origins: |
Most come from Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Far East,
and Silversides are world wide. |
| Exceptions: |
Celebese
Rainbow Fish: These fish are brackish, and can only live
full lives in brackish water.
Praecox
Rainbow Fish: Soft Acidic Water is good for this species.
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| Examples
of Rainbowfish: |
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| Telmatherina ladigesi |
Melanotaenia praecox |
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