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Iriatherina werneri
Threadfin rainbowfish
Meinken, 1974

Iriatherina werneri - Threadfin rainbowfish - The threadfin rainbow fish is a magnificent, but delicate species from slow moving waters in New Guinea
The threadfin rainbow fish is a magnificent, but delicate species from slow moving waters in New Guinea
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(Other members of the genus Iriatherina)

ADULT SIZE: 5 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 25-28 C

FOOD: Feed Iriatherina werneri small live-foods and fine grade dried foods

DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Australia, New Guinea

AQUARIUM CARE: The threadfin rainbow is a very attractive, but very delicate species. It comes from the slower moving waters of New Guinea, so stronger currents should be avoided. This species likes a well-plated tank with floating plants.

It is not difficult to keep, but really should go in a species tank, or a community of the most delicate fish.

BREEDING: Best bred with spawning mops allowing the fry to be raised seperately

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Iriatherina werneri
Threadfin rainbowfish

The threadfin rainbow fish is a magnificent, but delicate species from slow moving waters in New Guinea

The threadfin rainbow fish is a magnificent, but delicate species from slow moving waters in New Guinea


Iriatherina werneri
Threadfin rainbowfish
breeding notes

BREEDING: Best bred with spawning mops allowing the fry to be raised seperately

Have you bred Iriatherina werneri? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?

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