Aquarist Species:  Rhadinocentrus ornatus Carland Creek

Aquarist: mike_cichlid

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

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

I just acquired a group of 6 fish and still want to set up a better habitat tank for them.