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.
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