Aquarist Species: Rhadinocentrus ornatus 'Seary's Creek'
Aquarist: sharktankfan63
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
Photo of aquarist's species:
Collection Point: Seary's Creek
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired a group of 6 young fish as part of the PVAS group buy from Marcel Wuthrich in April 2026.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Fry are very small but did well on golden pearls 5 to 50 micron and live vinegar eels
Young fish available? Yes