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− | = | + | |origin=:Inhabits lakes which are situated at the headwaters of the Ajamaru River in Irian Jaya which drains into the Kais River eventually flowing to the Ceram Sea in Asia. |
− | :Inhabits lakes which are situated at the headwaters of the Ajamaru River in Irian Jaya which drains into the Kais River eventually flowing to the Ceram Sea in Asia. | + | |sexing=:Females are slimmer than males with less vivid colouration. |
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:A peaceful community mid-swimming fish, will live with other similar sized peaceful fish. Keep in groups of 6 or more, more females than males. May well pose a threat to smaller invertebrates including snails. | |
− | + | |diet=:Will accept most foods including pellet and flake food as long as the morsels are small. They will accept blanched vegetables and live/frozen food as well such as [[brine shrimp]]. | |
− | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. | |
− | :Females are slimmer than males with less vivid colouration. | + | |environment_specifics=:They need plenty of open swimming space as they are quite active swimmers. A mature tank with tall plants and open swimming space in the centre without very bright lighting is ideal. |
− | + | |behaviour=:An active peaceful shoaling fish. | |
− | + | |identification=:A slender high-backed fish with a pointed snout. They are attractively coloured, especially the males, their front half is blue and their back half is orange. | |
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− | :A peaceful community mid-swimming fish, will live with other similar sized peaceful fish. Keep in groups of 6 or more, more females than males. May well pose a threat to smaller invertebrates including snails. | ||
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− | :A slender high-backed fish with a pointed snout. They are attractively coloured, especially the males, their front half is blue and their back half is orange. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Shoaling Community Fish | |Category=Fish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Shoaling Community Fish |