Rainbow fish are part of the Family Melanotaediida and can be found in the waters of New Guinea and Australia. They were first described as sunfish in 1843. They are beautiful, rainbow-colored fish, with a peaceful and undemanding nature which makes them ideal as aquarium pet.
Rainbow fish come in a large variety such as the Banded, Celebes, Bosemani, Dwarf and Herbert Axelrod’s Rainbow fish.
Rainbow fish Description
Most male species display a varied courtship stripe during spawning, which attracts the females. A few females also display a feint stripe. They have an elongated, diamond shaped body, which is laterally compressed. Their shapes also vary by species. They grow between 3cm to 15cm in length. Most are resilient fish and the larger species can live up to six years in an aquarium.
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