Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

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.

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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 Rainbowfishare 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.

Heres a list of some of the best tank mates:

• Rainbowfish
• Corydoras Catfish
• Bristlenose Catfish
• Platies
• Mollies
• Tetras

Diet:

Utchee Creek Rainbowfish are omnivore’s. Feedprotein rich foods such ashigh-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.

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The Best Aquarium Size for Utchee Creek Rainbowfish:

Best suited to a longer aquarium as they are active and energetic swimmers. An aquarium 3ft or larger is recommended. They are also well known jumpers, thus their aquarium should be well covered.

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• Yiding Tanks
• Aqua One Tanks
• Fluval Aquariums
• Oceason Aquariums

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Utchee Creek Rainbowfish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtrationfor Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

Agoodfiltration systemis necessary asthey enjoy clean and clear waters with amoderate to high flow rate with areas of gentle current to rest.Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate to effectively remove waste from the aquarium. Naturally found in waters withmoderate to high flow rate.

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Aquarium Heaterfor Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

This fish enjoy temperatures between 22 – 27 C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.

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Aquarium Lighting for Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

Utchee Creek Rainbowfish are happiest in a dimly lit environment. We recommend LED aquarium lighting with adjustable brightness to ensure the light level can be altered for happy fish. If using moderate regular lighting, broad leaf and floating aquarium plants can offer shaded areas.

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Substrate for Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

Utchee Creek Rainbowfishenjoy dark substrates that mimic their natural habitat. Aquarium gravel and sand is suitable.

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Aquarium Plantsfor Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

Utchee Creek Rainbowfish preferspacious planted aquariums with medium to large plants, including lots of floating plants. Plant the background with tall growing plants, leaving the foreground an open space for swimming.

• Thin Vallisneria
• Amazon Swords
• Java Fern
• Anubias
• Bananas Lillies

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Aquarium Decorations Utchee Creek Rainbowfish

Rock & wood can be placed in the aquarium to mimic natural habitats and provide hiding locations to retreat to and reduce stress. Rainbowfish that are less stressed show brighter colours.

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