Celebes Rainbowfish
Celebes Rainbowfish is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 70-82°F (21-28°C) and a pH of 7-8.
Also searched as: celebes rainbow, marosatherina ladigesi
Quick facts
Translucent with yellow fins. Needs hard, alkaline water.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70-82°F (21-28°C) |
| pH | 7-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Platymin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bronze Corydorasmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Indian Glass Fishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Lemon Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 galParadise Fishmin tank 20 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 galConvict Cichlidmin tank 30 gal
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