Madagascar Rainbow

Most rainbowfish are a group of small, colorful fish found in the rivers and lakes of Australia and New Guinea. A few rainbowfish can be found in other parts of the World and one of these is the colorful, sleek Madagascar Rainbow from France - just kidding - from Madagascar. Males have red in the tail and females do not, but both sexes have a nice color pattern and the same size and shape. The wrong scientific name, Bedotia geayi, is often applied to this species but actually refers to a similar but nearly extinct species in Madagascar.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Rainbowfish are active swimmers, so leave open swimming space along the front, with plants along the back and sides. Use a filter, a heater and a tight-fitting lid, since they can jump.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: They get along with peaceful fish of similar size, such as other rainbowfish, larger tetras, barbs, danios, corydoras and plecos.

Good to know: Madagascar rainbows are one of the few rainbowfish from outside Australia and New Guinea.