Celebese Rainbow
Common Name
Celebese Rainbow
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Telmatherina ladigesi
Family
Atherinidae
Community
Discus
Class
Danio
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Top-Middle
Adult Length
2 3/4-3 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with any community fish.
Habitat
Celebes Islands: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
The male will display brighter coloration on his body, and he has extended rays on his dorsal fin.
Additional Comments
Celebese Rainbows are very sensitive to poor water quality.