{"product_id":"ornate-rainbowfish-teewah-creek-rhadinocentrus-ornatus","title":"Ornate Rainbowfish Teewah Creek | Rhadinocentrus ornatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ornate Rainbowfish is a jewel of Queensland's tannin-stained coastal creeks, and this Teewah Creek strain is one of the most sought-after regional forms. Males flush with neon blue, red and orange when displaying, especially in the soft, tea-coloured water they call home. A small, peaceful native at around 6 cm, it truly shines in a planted blackwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhadinocentrus ornatus is found in soft, acidic, often tannin-stained streams, wallum swamps and coastal creeks of eastern Australia, from northern New South Wales to Queensland. The Teewah Creek population comes from soft, warm, blackwater habitats, so a soft-water, gently acidic tank suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender, spindle-shaped rainbowfish with large eyes and, in displaying males, an electric wash of blue and green over the body with red-orange fins and flanks. Colour is strongest at dawn and during male sparring displays. Females and juveniles are more subdued silver, so a group is needed to see the males at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and active, best kept as a shoal of six or more where males display to one another and colour up. It suits a calm, soft-water community and native blackwater set-ups. Being small, it should not be mixed with large or boisterous fish that will bully or outcompete it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore and micropredator that takes small foods — quality micro-pellets and flake as a base, with live and frozen daphnia, brine shrimp and small insect larvae to bring out colour and breeding condition. Small, frequent feeds suit its small mouth and active metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 60 litres, ideally 100 litres or more, densely planted with soft, gently acidic water and tannins from driftwood or leaf litter. As a subtropical native it appreciates a seasonal temperature range and does not need tropical heat. Clean, stable water and regular water changes keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnate Rainbows are continuous egg-scatterers that deposit small adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops over several days. The eggs hatch after one to two weeks, and the tiny fry need infusoria and very fine foods at first. A well-planted soft-water tank makes breeding quite achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhadinocentrus ornatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnate Rainbowfish, Soft-spined Rainbowfish (Teewah Creek strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal eastern Australia (Queensland – Teewah Creek population)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore \/ micropredator – micro-pellets, flake, live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C (subtropical; benefits from seasonal variation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–8 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted soft-water and native blackwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – completely plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful natives such as Pacific blue-eyes and other Pseudomugil, small rainbowfish, peaceful soft-water tetras and rasboras, and gentle bottom dwellers. Ideal for a native blackwater community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or boisterous fish, fin-nippers, and hard-water species that need very different chemistry. Anything big enough to bully or eat this small, gentle rainbow should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232828178723,"sku":"AA2065","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232828211491,"sku":"AA2065-M","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ornate-rainbowfish-teewah-cr-43091533365539.webp?v=1790306577","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ornate-rainbowfish-teewah-creek-rhadinocentrus-ornatus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}