Indonesian Lake Rainbowfish Care Guide
Telmatherina bonti
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Bioload Score
1740
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.1"
- Temperature
- 25–28°C (77–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 208L (55 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
In the wild it feeds mainly on small aquatic invertebrates and zooplankton, but in aquaria it readily accepts quality flakes, small pellets, and frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for a peaceful community tank with other small, non‑aggressive fish that enjoy similar water conditions.
Good to Know
The Indonesian Lake Rainbowfish, Telmatherina bonti, is a slender, shimmering fish whose peaceful nature and subtle iridescent colors make it an elegant highlight in calm, well-planted lake aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males display brighter coloration and more elongated fins than females.
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