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  2. Newbie question! ~ Rainbowfish ~

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    They have very small throats compared to their mouth size so micro pellets work well.  Mine ate everything going. Just purchase a food that is higher in vege matter but keep the size of the pellets small.

    I've attached the article I wrote for one of our Aquarium World magazines on Rainbowfish.  It doesn't go into the specifics of feeding but its a reasonable comparison of species found in NZ.  

    The only other thing is don't fill up your tank with plants - leave them swimming space.

    RAINBOW FISH Proof read.pdf

    great article, really helpful. I'd never heard of the other species mentioned except the reds so was really interesting to read :) I'm planning on getting these babies on the 16th so will keep everyone updated. Also I had another question - currently I only have 1 female dwarf honey gourami, would it be ok to add a breeding group of them into the tank? I found an established breeding group of 3 females and a male, which I'd love to add but don't want to stress my one female out. And I wouldn't want to have problems between the rainbows and the gouramis - if 1 is enough then I'll stick with 1.

  3. Newbie question! ~ Rainbowfish ~

    in Freshwater

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    thanks :) Do they need anything specific when in community tank that the others don't need? E.g for feeding? I feed mine musquito larvae about once a week that they love, more of a treat than feeding habit though. But I saw rainbows needed more vege than meat in diet- can I feed them raw cucumber/etc? 

  4. Newbie question! ~ Rainbowfish ~

    in Freshwater

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    I get my corals for my marine tank from there but not my fish.

    Not sure how new you actually are to fish keeping but all fish, purchased from any source (private or retail), should be quarantined in a separate tank for one month before adding them to your aquarium.  

    That was one of my concerns - all the fish I have now and have bought are quite small, and I used to quarantine them in my 25L for about 2 weeks. But these rainbows won't fit in the 25L for sure, so I have no idea how I'm going to do that. Could I keep them in a rubber made kind of container - I have a very large one - but it's plastic. I'm sure it would work if I put heater in there/etc. 

  5. Newbie question! ~ Rainbowfish ~

    in Freshwater

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    I would expect you to notice some colouring in your tank within 7 - 10 days of adding them.  When selecting look for ones with a hint of colour already.  They are more likely to be males but they will show colouring earlier in a private tank than a shop setting (assuming they are coming from a shop).  

    thank you

    so even if they are small they should colour up quick? great! I'm planning on getting about 5 but shop keeper said (I called today) they can't hold

    any fish so I'll just have to take whats there when I get there :/ 

    Will let you guys know

    ps I'm getting them from aqua world - near glen field auckland - first time shopper there .. has anyone ever been?

    thanks

  10. Newbie question! ~ Rainbowfish ~

    in Freshwater

    Posted · Edited by Tea'sFishies

    Hello 

    I'm a new member here... first post! 

    I have had my 210l (planted tank) for 2 years now and I'd really like to add a few more fish - it looks a bit empty :S

    Stocked with : 

    5x  platys  - sunset/mixed

    1x Guppy male

    1x Honey dwarf gourami

    5x peppered corys

    2x gold barbs (believe me I've tried introducing more - these two almost killed them all :()

    And lots of plants - don't look to good at the moment except the java moss/indian fern. Will be getting a new load soon. 

    After browsing I cam across some boesemani rainbows - which I'd never heard of! They're so gorgeous!! 

    But I think my tank isn't really fit for them as much as I'd love to get a couple. I heard they need tanks of 4ft +, whereas mine is only 91cm long. 

    Tank dimensions are 91long x 48wide x 50cm (water line when tank's filled really high) 

    pH has always been under 7, normally 6.5. Ammonia/Nitrites/Nitrates all 0. I do have pHUp which I thought I could start using if I were to get boesemani's - they need pH 7-8 right?

     

    Does anyone think I could keep a few boesemanis with them living happily? Question is; is my tank suitable for 3 rainbows say 7cm long? Even if pH is under 7 (or I could get it up if necessary)? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

    Oooh I also heard about the neon dwarfs, which I'm pretty sure suit my tank - only thing is from photos I've seen they look less colourful... not unpretty - all the rainbows I googled are beautiful- but less colourful than the boesemani's. If I'm not allowed boesemani's, would they be a good 2nd option?

    Thanks!

     

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