Freshwater
Celebes rainbowfish
Marosatherina ladigesi
Telmatherinidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 8 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 19 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
The world's first introduction nature habitat of Marosatherina ladigesi in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
DiscoveryPlanetOct 15, 2026
More about the species
Description
An easy to breed species. An omnivore, egg layer and peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=12, 25°C water temperature, vegetative cover necessary.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Telmatherina ladigesi
In other languages
- Strålfena
- Celebes sejlfisk, Celebes Regnbuefisk
- Sädekala
- Celebes rainbow, Celebes Rainbow Fish
Articles
All articles
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.