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Family:	M ELANOTAENIA
Species:	Iriatherina werneri
Common Name:	Threadfin Rainbowfish
Size:	1½ in (4 cm)
Habitat:	S.E. ASIAN ISLANDS: still waters in swamps rivers in Papua New Guinea; also northern Australia
Diet:	Carnivorous, will take prepared food but prefers live.
Behavior:	Peaceful
Water:	pH 5.5 to 6.5, dH to 10º, temperature 75 to 81º
Care:	Easy, provide plants and gentile water movement.
Communities:	No, due to its' long fins
Suitability:	Keep in a species tank.
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