Rainbow Fish
Rainbow Fish is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 30 gallons (114 L), water at 72-79°F (22-26°C) and a pH of 7-8.
Also searched as: rainbowfish, rainbow fish, boesemani, turquoise rainbow
Quick facts
Best kept in groups of 6+. Males display most vibrant colors with females present.
| Minimum tank | 30 gallons (114 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-79°F (22-26°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 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Platymin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Australian Rainbowfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Giant Daniomin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Snakeskin Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (72-79°F vs 80-86°F).
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galChinese Algae Eatermin tank 30 galConvict Cichlidmin tank 30 gal
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