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RAINBOWFISH
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THE FISH
Madagascan Rainbowfish
Bedotia geayi
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This is a shoaling fish native to Madagascar and not commonly seen sold in the UK. It can be found swimming in the certre of an aquarium where there is a lot of space. It should be kept as a shoal. It is a relatively easy fish to keep as it mixes well, but can grow a little too large for small aquariums.
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This fish grows to around 3 inches in an aquarium, but can reach up to 6 inches in the wild or in larger aquariums.
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See recommended sera Foods below,
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FOOD
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The male has a dark red 'hem' to its fins while the female is generally less colourful.
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These fish lay their eggs in a 'free spawning' manner. They generally ignore the eggs and fry. It is easy to bring the fry along by feeding them brine shrimp nauplii.
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