Madagascar Rainbowfish Care Guide
Bedotia madagascariensis
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts flake foods, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
A peaceful schooling fish, suitable for community tanks with other peaceful species.
Good to Know
Madagascar Rainbowfish are prized for their striking colors and patterns, endemic to Madagascar's freshwater systems.
Gender Differences
Males display more vivid colors.
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