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Rainbowfish
About Rainbowfish
Rainbowfish is a species of freshwater fish in the Melanotaeniidae family. This colorful fish is found in Australia and Indonesia. Rainbowfish require oxygenated water with a temperature of 22 degrees to 28 degrees Celsius and a pH of 6.8 to 7.2. Caring for this fish is very easy.
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Common Name
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Rainbowfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Melanotaenia boesemani
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Species
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Melanotaenia boesemani
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Genus
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Melanotaenia
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Family
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Melanotaeniidae
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SubOrder
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Atherinoidei
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Order
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Atheriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Rainbowfish |
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Color
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Orange
Silver
Gold
Blue
Red
Purple
Olive
Teal
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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74°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Dark Substrate
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Rainbowfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Rainbowfish. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Australia
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
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