Species Profile
Madagascar Rainbow
Bedotia geayi
Rainbowfishpeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
68–75°F
pH
7–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Beautiful red-trimmed silver rainbow endemic to Madagascar, critically endangered in the wild. Cooler-water tolerant (72-78°F). Captive-bred specimens are widely available, support that supply chain to take pressure off wild populations.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Madagascar Rainbow
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Madagascar Rainbowin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rosy Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Gold Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Hillstream Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Odessa Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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