Sentani Rainbowfish (Chilatherina sentaniensis) 5cm
Sentani Rainbowfish (Chilatherina sentaniensis) 5cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Sentani Rainbowfish (Chilatherina sentaniensis) 5cm
Description
Description
Chilatherina sentaniensis) commonly called the Sentani Rainbowfish, is a rare and highly desirable rainbowfish native to Lake Sentani in West Papua, Indonesia. Mature males develop striking red, orange, and blue coloration and are considered one of the most attractive members of the Chilatherina genus.
Quick Care Profile
- Common Name: Sentani Rainbowfish
- Scientific Name:
- Adult Size: 10-12 cm (4-5 inches)
- Temperature: 24-29°C (75-84°F)
- pH: 7.0-8.0
- GH: 5-20 dGH
- Minimum Tank: 55 gallons (200-300 L) recommended
- Temperament: Peaceful but energetic schooling fish
Social Behavior
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
- Males display constantly to one another and show their best coloration in mixed-sex groups.
- Requires plenty of open swimming space.
Diet
An omnivore that readily accepts:
- Quality flakes and pellets
- Frozen bloodworms
- Daphnia
- Brine shrimp
- Other live foods
Regular protein-rich foods help maintain the intense male coloration.
Breeding
- Egg scatterer/plant spawner.
- Deposits adhesive eggs in fine-leaved plants or spawning mops.
- Relatively straightforward for experienced rainbowfish breeders.
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryRainbowfish
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Species TypeBlue Eye
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size20 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks
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BehaviourCommunity Fish, Semi-aggressive, Schooling
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