Rainbowfish - Utchee Creek

Description

This smaller sized rainbow is very nice, developing distinctive red stripes along the body and red spotted fins. Best kept in a planted tank with some open swimming space. They are a highly specialized species restricted to a small geographical area and a unique habitat, found in moderate to high flowing waters in Northern Queensland.

Features of Utchee Creek Rainbowfish:

• Body that is overall silver in colour with faded orange towards midline
• Blue iridescence dorsally on the body
• Orange lateral lines
• Fins and tail are translucent with reds and oranges
• Males are much brighter and deeper bodied
• Peaceful community fish with fish of similar size & temperament
• Grows to 8cm

Tank Mate Compatibility:

Utchee Creek Rainbowfish are peaceful community fish that prefer to swim in groups of 6 or more. Best kept in a ratio of one male to two females. They can also be kept with other peaceful community fish and Rainbowfish of similar size. Avoid keeping with fin nipping species.

Diet:

Utchee Creek Rainbowfish are omnivore's. Feed protein rich foods such as high-quality flake foods and small pellets. For healthy fish, ensure a varied diet. This species enjoy live foods such as bloodworms, blackworms and brine shrimp. They also feed on algae and spirulina based foods. Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, kale, zucchini and cucumber can be provided.