🔥 Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri)Add delicate movement and shimmering elegance to your aquarium with the stunning Threadfin Rainbowfish. Known for their ultra-fine, flowing fin extensions and iridescent pastel tones, these peaceful nano fish bring constant motion and a soft, ethereal beauty to planted aquascapes. Small, graceful, and highly active, Threadfin Rainbowfish are perfect for aquarists looking to create a natural, lightly stocked display tank with colour and finesse. 🌿 Why Choose Threadfin Rainbowfish?🎨 Subtle iridescent silver, gold, and blue hues with shimmering highlights🪶 Males develop spectacular thread-like fin extensions🐠 Peaceful schooling nano fish ideal for community aquariums🌿 Perfect for heavily planted aquascapes and blackwater setups⭐ Constant gentle movement adds life and flow to the tank In a well-maintained aquarium, Threadfin Rainbowfish glide in loose shoals, flickering through plants and open water with effortless elegance. 📏 Care Requirements🧬 Scientific Name: Iriatherina werneri📛 Common Name: Threadfin Rainbowfish🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ (heavily planted recommended)📏 Adult Size: ~4–6 cm🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5🧘 Temperament: Peaceful🍽️ Diet: Micro pellets, flakes, live and frozen foods (daphnia, baby brine shrimp)👥 Group Size: 6–10+ recommended Threadfin Rainbowfish thrive in calm, well-planted aquariums with soft water flow and plenty of vegetation for grazing and display behaviour. 🐠 CompatibilityIdeal for peaceful community aquariums. Best suited tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and other gentle species. Avoid larger or aggressive fish that may outcompete or stress them. ⚠️ Important NotesThreadfin Rainbowfish are sensitive to water quality and require stable, well-maintained conditions. Males display their best fin extension and colouration when kept in groups with a good female ratio and dense planting. A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a refined, naturalistic display fish with subtle colour and flowing movement.
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