Species Profiles -> Rainbowfish -> Red-Tailed Silverside

Red-Tailed Silverside (Bedotia geayi)

Synonyms:	Madagascar Rainbowfish
Stats:	Adult Size: 6" (15 cm) Temp: 68-76 F (20-24 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Plants and cover preferred, leafy plants best. pH: 7, hardness is unimportant.
Diet:	Anything, small live relished.
Breeding:	Males have more brilliant coloring, more distinct markings, and redder tails. Continuous spawners. Mops or Java Moss are the easiest spawning material. Will probably eat eggs or fry.
Sociability:	Should be kept in groups, with at least 2 females for every male.
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Special Info:	Compared to many rainbow fish Madagascar's lay fewer larger eggs.