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[2] [3] An adult banded rainbowfish can reach a standard length of 12–15 cm with a deep body usually exceeding 1/3 of their body length. Like most other rainbowfish, this species varies in color depending on where they were collected, but all varieties have a distinct dark mid-lateral band and bright red/yellow dorsal , anal , and caudal fins.
In a home setting, these fish need well-oxygenated water with a pH level of 6.8 – 7.2, optimal temperatures varying between 72 and 82 °F (22–28 °C), and plenty of aquatic plants to give them hiding places amid their school. If properly cared for, Rainbowfish can live up to 5 years in captivity. [5]
The guppy (Poecilia reticulata), also known as millionfish or the rainbow fish, [3] is one of the world's most widely distributed tropical fish and one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species. It is a member of the family Poeciliidae and, like almost all American members of the family, is live-bearing. [4]
A pair of male dwarf neon rainbows in a home aquarium. The species reaches up to 5 cm (2.0 in) in length, [2] but there are reports of individuals up to 8 cm (3.1 in). [5] Males tend to be brighter in color and have deeper bodies than the females. Their bodies are bright blue and iridescent, and their fins are colorful.
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The rainbow shiner (Notropis chrosomus) is a North American species of ray-finned fish in the genus Notropis. The rainbow shiner has a length of 5 to 8 centimeters. It has translucent color from pink to golden with a silver-black stripe along its flanks. The base of its fins are of a reddish color. Adult males change their color during the ...
Platy is a common name of freshwater fish in the genus Xiphophorus that lack a "sword" at the bottom of their tails. Both species are livebearers, similar to other fish of the family Poeciliidae, such as the guppy and molly. Platies are native to the east coast of Central America and southern Mexico. [1] [2] Rainbow Platy (male)
Axelrod's rainbowfish (Chilatherina axelrodi) is a species of rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae.It is found in Papua New Guinea in the Yungkiri stream in the north western part of that nation.