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Threadfin Rainbowfish

Family:	Melanotaeniidae
Species:	Iriatherina werneri
Common Name:	Threadfin Rainbowfish
Size:	Up to 1½ in (4 cm)
Habitat:	SE. ASIAN ISLANDS: still waters in swamps rivers in Papua New Guinea; also northern Australia
Min Tank Size:	At least a 20 gallon long for a school.
Diet:	Carnivorous, will take prepared food but prefers live.
Behavior:	Peaceful.
Water:	pH 5.5 to 6.5, dH range 5 - 12°, temperature 73 to 84° (23 - 29°c)
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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