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Marosatherina (Telmatherina) ladigesi
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Overview:
A very beautiful aquarium fish. They are demanding on the quality of
the water, but once established can be very hardy. Provide the proper
tankmates for this seldom seen fish and you will have a species that
you can be proud of.
Quick stats:
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Listed tank sizes are the minimum
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| Size: |
2¾ in (7 cm) |
| Tank: |
30 inches |
| Strata: |
Middle |
| PH: |
7.0 to 8.0 |
| Hardness: |
Medium hard to hard |
| Temperature: |
78º to 82ºF (22 – 28°C) |
Classification:
| Order: |
Atheriniformes |
| Suborder: |
Atherinoidei |
| Family: |
Telmatherinidae |
| Genera: |
Marosatherina |
| Species: |
ladigesi |
Common name:
Celebese Rainbow , Celebese Sailfish.
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Distribution
Streams and estuarine waters in Indonesia (Celebes) , near the city
of Maros
General Body Form:
Slender with moderate lateral compression. The most obvious features
are the Dorsal fins. The first one is small and lies in line with the
Ventral fins. The second Dorsal is much larger and lies in line with
the similar shaped Anal fin. In juveniles and females the second dorsal
and the anal fins are rounded, while in adult males they are elongated
and pointed to separations at the tips.
Coloration:
A very beautiful fish. In the male the body is translucent Gold,
With a Blue-Green sheen when looked at from the from the front. The
top as well as the belly area are pale Yellow. The sides are a OliveYellow,
with bright Blue-Green stripes running down the length of the body
along the backbone. The first Dorsal is a rather unimpressive Coppertone.
The Second Dorsal and the anal fin are quite stunning. They are an
Orange-Red at the base fading into a yellow as the fin expands. The
first two rays are jet Black. The ventral fins have the Yellow tinge
and the Caudal fin is pale yellow with dark upper and lower edges.
The eye is a Greenish Yellow color.
The females are generally paler in color overall and the Black edging
of the second dorsal and anal fins is missing.
Maintenance:
The tank should be heavily planted in areas, but also have a large open
area for swimming. The addition of some floating plants will also help
mimic it's natural habitat. Not the easiest fish to care for, they require
pristine water conditions. Frequent small water changes are a must and
the tank must have excellent filtration. They will accept flake and
frozen food, but they will fare better with the addition of live food.
Biotope:
Slow moving clear streams in the hilly parts of Celebes, Indonesia.
Breeding:
The spawning period can last for several months. The courtship is fast
paced and intense with the male always driving at the female. Once completed
the female will lay the large clear yellow eggs among the plants. You
will se them hanging by threads from the underside of the plants. They
are spawn eaters and if possible you should remove the eggs to a rearing
tank. At a temperature of around 80ºF the eggs will hatch between five
to ten days. The fry will remain just below the waters surface and must
be fed the smallest of flake food or paramecia. They grow fast and are
sexually mature at around seven months of age.
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