Threadfin Rainbowfish make superb additions to the peaceful softwater community aquarium. They are best maintained in small groups, ideally of at least 6, with two females to every male. The females are very pretty fish, but it is the males with their elongated dorsal and anal finnage that are the most eye-catching
Keeping a mixed sex group often results in the males displaying quite stunning colouration whilst displaying to the females, so as to 'out-do' rival males.
The tank itself should be at least 2ft long and darkly furnished with a good amount of bogwood and plant cover, both rooted and floating. Frequent partial water changes are a must, and gentle water circulation should be provided.
Tankmates must be small and peaceful and not of a fin-nipping nature.
Threadfin Rainbowfish make superb additions to the peaceful softwater community aquarium. They are best maintained in small groups, ideally of at least 6, with two females to every male. The females are very pretty fish, but it is the males with their elongated dorsal and anal finnage that are the most eye-catching
Keeping a mixed sex group often results in the males displaying quite stunning colouration whilst displaying to the females, so as to 'out-do' rival males.
The tank itself should be at least 2ft long and darkly furnished with a good amount of bogwood and plant cover, both rooted and floating. Frequent partial water changes are a must, and gentle water circulation should be provided.
Tankmates must be small and peaceful and not of a fin-nipping nature.
