Fork Tailed Rainbowfish

Scientific Name

Grows to:

Temp Range

Number to Buy

Hardiness:

Popondicthys furcata

2"

 72-82

 

 

 
General: Sometimes called Threadfin.  Prefers a pH around 7 and moderate water hardness.

Housing:  Standard tank conditions, but most like some salt in the water. Keep a minimum of one tablespoon per 5 gallons. They will tolerate higher salt levels, and can be kept in brackish water tanks. (Brackish water tanks normally have 1-4  teaspoons per gallon of salt.)

Feeding:  Standard foods twice at least twice a day.

Breeding:  A challenge to breed. In many cases the male is more colorful.

 

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