FRESHWATER FISH ATHERINIDAE The Atherinidae are characterized by (Cheap tropical fish)
FRESHWATER FISH ATHERINIDAE The Atherinidae are characterized by long, streamlined bodies which immediately suggest their speed and agility in the water. They are preponderantly marine species, with very few inhabiting inland waters. Telmatherina ladigesi Some experts consider that the Celebes rainbowfish belongs to another family: the Telmatherinidae. T. ladigesi lives in shoals, preferring hard water and uncrowded conditions. The rays on the dorsal fin are more developed in the male. Size: 6-8 cm Bedotia geayi The Madagascar rainbow appears more or less indifferent to water quality and is a restless swimmer. It is reasonably straightforward to breed, as the parent fish will not devour the eggs, which sink to the bottom and hatch in 5 days. Feed the fry on live prey until they are ready for fine dried food. Size: 10 cm. MELANOTAENIIDAE (RAINBOWFISH) Commonly called rainbowfish, they come form the rivers and swamps of Australia and New Guinea. They thrive best in hard water with a pH above 7. Coloration varies according to mood, breeding condition, and hierarchical position. Water quality is not too important. Melanotaenia boesemani Boeseman’s rainbowfish is one of the most colorful of this family, and another which prefers hard water. Breeding is straightforward, though the fry accept only tiny prey. Another gorgeously colored species, M. herbertaxelrodi (Lake Tebera rainbowfish), is sometimes available commercially. Size: 10-12 cm.
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