Aquarist Species: Rhadinocentrus ornatus
Aquarist: BTown_blackwater
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: Carland Creek
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2026
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Spawned in a 100gal tub outside. Put adults out at the end of May.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
They grow slow but it is faster in tubs. Green water inside is great at early stages.