Aquarist Species: Rhadinocentrus ornatus
Aquarist: marcelwuthrich
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 and Carland Creek
Genetic Line: F2 Second Generation
Year Acquired: 2019
I imported the species and various locations into the USA
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
I spawn them mostly outdoors in 65 and 100 gallon tubs
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Not difficult. I feed fry and adult fish live baby brine shrimp daily
Young fish available? Yes