Celebes Rainbow (Marosatherina ladigesi) 3cm
Celebes Rainbow (Marosatherina ladigesi) 3cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Celebes Rainbow (Marosatherina ladigesi) 3cm
Description
Description
Celebes Rainbowfish (Marosatherina ladigesi) is a striking and delicate freshwater species native to Sulawesi (formerly Celebes) in Indonesia.
Appearance & Behavior
- Size: Males grow up to 8 cm (3.2 inches), females slightly smaller
- Coloration: Slender, semi-transparent body with a neon blue-green stripe. Males have elongated black dorsal and ventral fins and are more colorful
- Temperament: Peaceful and shy, especially when newly introduced to a tank. They thrive in groups of 6–8 and display better coloration when kept in shoals
Habitat & Tank Setup
- Natural Habitat: Clear, slow-moving streams and estuarine areas in Sulawesi
- Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons; ideally 50–60 gallons for a group
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Water Conditions:
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Hardness: 10–25 dGH
- Mild brackish tolerance (can handle a small amount of salt)
- Tank Features: Heavily planted with floating plants to dim lighting, open swimming areas, and a fitted lid (they’re excellent jumpers)
Diet
- Type: Omnivorous
- Food: Flakes, pellets, frozen/live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms. Feed small portions 4–5 times daily due to their small throats
Breeding
- Method: Egg scatterers
- Setup: Separate breeding tank with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Slightly salty, neutral pH water, and a small temperature drop can trigger spawning
- Egg Care: Eggs hatch in 5–14 days. Remove adults post-spawning to prevent egg predation. Fry feed on yolk sacs initially, then infusoria and baby brine shrimp
Care Tips
- Sensitivity: Very sensitive to water quality and rapid changes. Weekly partial water changes and good filtration are essential
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryRainbowfish
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Species TypeCelebes Killi
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size15 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAlkaline, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Driftwood
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Schooling
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