Celebes Rainbowfish - 3cm (Marosatherina ladigesi) (Live Fish)

The Celebes Rainbowfish is a slender freshwater fish with a silvery-blue body, a darker back, and a subtle golden sheen along its sides. It has large eyes, a distinctive upturned mouth, and translucent fins with delicate yellow or orange accents..

Common names: Celebes Rainbowfish, Celebes Sailfin, Celebes Sailfin Silverside
Scientific name: Marosatherina ladigesi
Approximate size: 6–8 cm
Temperament: Peaceful and active; best kept in groups of 6 or more
Recommended tank size: 75–100 L or larger
Diet: Omnivorous; quality flakes and micro-pellets, supplemented with daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms, and other small foods
Origin: South Sulawesi, Indonesia, particularly the Bantimurung area
Basic care information: Provide open swimming space, plants or floating cover, gentle to moderate water movement, and clean, well-oxygenated water. This species prefers neutral to alkaline, moderately hard water and is sensitive to poor water quality. Keep in groups, provide a secure lid, and avoid fin-nipping or overly aggressive tankmates. Males develop distinctive elongated, sail-like dorsal and anal fins.