Threadfin Rainbowfish Tropical Fish Information

Iriatherina werneri
Threadfin Rainbowfish
Behaviour Peaceful, active, shoaling
Typical size 3cm
Max size 4cm
Tank Area Middle, top
Min Tank Size 30cm
Min Number in Tank 5
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 29℃
Feeding Flake, frozen, live, dried foods. Fine frozen or live foods are important to maintain good health
pH Range 6-7.5
Hardness vs,s,m
Threadfin Rainbowfish Iriatherina werneri
  • Threadfin Rainbowfish Iriatherina werneri - thumbnail
  • Threadfin Rainbowfish Iriatherina werneri - thumbnail
  • Threadfin Rainbowfish Iriatherina werneri - thumbnail

Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri)

Threadfin Rainbowfish Tropical Fish Learn all about the Threadfin Rainbowfish's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the Threadfin Rainbowfish is the right fish for your aquarium.

These beautiful little rainbowfish are an great addition to a peaceful planted community aquarium. Ideally the aquarium should contain soft to medium water, vegetated and open areas and a fine and/or dark substrate. The fish are peaceful and males will actively display their colourful finnage both to attract females and as shows of strength to other males. Good general care and water conditions, as well as a correct diet will keep these fish in top condition.

Threadfin Rainbowfish Facts

Family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes) | Other names Werneri Rainbowfish | Origin New Guinea and Northern Australia | Breeding Egg scatterers, will spawn readily under good tank conditions. Spawning occurs over vegetation | Natural Water Conditions pH 6-8, very soft to soft | Natural Habitat Streams & rivers | Sexing Males are more colourful with long trailing fins and will display readily.



Threadfin Rainbowfish Help and Advice

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You are in the thinkfish community creator for the Threadfin Rainbowfish fish species, you can learn all about how the tool works in assessing fish tank mate compatibility at the link provided or use the tool tips provided to guide you. Create a test fish community that includes the Threadfin Rainbowfish species and any other types of fish or crustacean you'd like to introduce - You can assess the best companions, tank size suitability, stocking levels based on filter type and volume and possible negative interactions and warnings as you build up your aquarium.

Please do check your water type for compatibility with your fish, which can be found on the Threadfin Rainbowfish information box above and your local water company providers website. Don't waste your money and endanger your fish!
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