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Scientific Name: Rhadinocentrus ornatus
Maximum Size: 6cm
Lifespan: 5 years
Origin: Southern QLD & Northern NSW
Diet: Omnivores
Breeding: Egg Laying
pH Range: 6.5-8.5

Rainbowfish are a small, slender, elongated fish with dark scale margins that creates a beautiful pattern over their semi-translucent body. They have iridescent scales below their dorsal fins and just above the lateral and anal fins that can be a reddish colour or a metallic blue. The Rainbowfish colours are quite variable depending on their geographical range. We tend to see Rainbowfish with a body that is greyish-blue, translucent light brown or olive in colour with a hint of red or blue.

Rainbowfish are a social, peaceful fish making them great for community tanks. Rainbows are a schooling fish, so we recommend at least keeping no less than six in an aquarium or pond.

Feeding: Rainbowfish eat a variety of foods including live, frozen, flakes or micro pellets.

Reproduction: Rainbow fish spawn around 20-80 eggs over several days which hatch within 6-10 days during the warmer season. Females will scatter eggs onto substrates, plants or any decorations provided in the pond or aquarium. It is recommended to have a lot of plants in the pond for the eggs to be hidden amongst.

Gender Differences: Like most fish species, males tend to be more colourful but it is never 100% accurate way to tell the difference. Females tend to be smaller and have shorter fins than the Males.