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CRIMSON SPOTTED RAINBOW - KANGAROO CK

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CRIMSON SPOTTED RAINBOW - KANGAROO CK

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Beginner
Max Growth Size: 10-11 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 15-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.8-7.8
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate

 

Range

Kangaroo Creek, SE Queensland

 

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

The Crimson Spotted Rainbow was the first Australian fish to be kept by overseas fish hobbyists and is still popular today. This species tolerates cooler temperatures than most rainbows, it is useful for mosquito control in garden ponds where water temperatures are usually at least 15C. The population from Kangaroo Creek (Tin Can Bay region) is one of the more colourful forms of this species.

 

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