Origin: Their ancestors originally lived in northern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, and some surrounding islands, but now Madagascar Rainbows are now found living in aquariums throughout most of the world.
Maximum Size: In aquariums, male Madagascar Rainbows can grow to be about 6″ long, including their tails.
Females are usually smaller and plumper when mature. Sometimes very old Rainbowfish are even bigger. Sometimes much bigger.
Behaviors: Most Rainbowfish are active swimmers and are rarely aggressive.
Compatibility: Some recommended tank mates include, other varieties of Rainbowfish, Clown Loaches, Danios, Barbs, Gouramis, and many other medium-size aquarium fish.
Temperature: Rainbowfish can live pretty well from about 65 to 80 degrees F., but they’re probably most comfortable at about 74 degrees F.
Feeding: Premium Fish Food Flakes when small and Premium Pellet Food when larger. Click here to learn more about and shop online for premium fish foods.
Madagascar-rainbow-fish is a wonderful looking fish