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RED EYE TIGER RAINBOW

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RED EYE TIGER RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Advanced
Max Growth Size: 12-14 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate

 

Range

New Guinea: Mamberamo River, West Papua

 

Reproduction

Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels.

 

Feeding

Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly.

 

Additional Comments

One of the more attractive PNG rainbows, but still considered rare in the trade. Mature males develop long fins and their colour can vary considerably depending on their mood. Best kept in a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space.

 

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