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Iriatherina werneri
From The Aquarium Wiki
| Threadfin Rainbowfish | |
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| Threadfin Rainbowfish | |
| Species | Iriatherina werneri |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.969 in
3-5 cm (1.2-2") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6 - 8 |
| Temp. | 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Threadfin Rainbowfish
[edit] Sexing
- The male has more elongated dorsal and ventral fins. These fish can be difficult to breed in captivity as the tiny fry are difficult to feed and keep alive.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An entirely peaceful fish that is vulnerable to being fin-nipped. Keep this fish in groups of its own kind, with more females than males. Multiple males will mean you see the best colours as they will display to each other.
[edit] Diet
- Best fed on small live food such as daphnia and tubifex, may also learn to accept flake and pellets.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Appreciates a densely planted mature tank with good filtration but not too strong a current.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active peaceful fish. Males may chase each other and display.
[edit] Identification
- A distinctive little Rainbowfish, with an elongated pointed body, the dorsal, anal and caudal have very long extended rays, giving the fish it's common name. The body is coloured iridescent yellow/green with hints of blue. The fins can vary in colour.
[edit] Pictures
 Threadfin Rainbowfish |
 Male Threadfin |
[edit] Videos
Male displaying for a female:
[edit] External links
- Fishbase
- Practical Fishkeeping
- Iriatherina Werneri.com
- The Tropical Tank
- Rainbowfish.info/Forum - Breeding Iriatherina werneri
