Aquarist Species: Rhadinocentrus ornatus 'Seary's Creek'
Aquarist: AlexG
Species Profile: Rhadinocentrus ornatus
Common Name: Ornate Rainbowfish
Species Photo by: Marcel Wuethrich
Description: The ornate rainbowfish is native to Australia inhabiting freshwater habitats along the coastline including offshore islands. It prefers soft water and can tolerate very low pH.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Oceania
Distribution: Southern Queensland and northern New South Wales
CARES Classification: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: 'Seary's Creek'
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired a group of 6 fish as part of the PVAS 'Adopt a Fish' program. The fish were sourced from Marcel Wuethrich in Wisconsin.