Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Australian Rainbowfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Australian Rainbowfish.
What Australian Rainbowfish costs in South Africa
6 price points from 4 shops over 90 days
R60
cheapest of 3 shops today
R53med R115R225
Great price−48%Up 13% versus the previous two months
SA median R115 across 4 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Australian Rainbowfish is a hardy and active species with colorations that vary depending on its origin, often showing hues of green, blue, and yellow with red-spotted fins. They are a larger rainbowfish that adds a lot of motion and color to a community aquarium. Like all rainbowfish, they are best kept in a school.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
medium
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Australian Rainbowfish healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 20–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Australian Rainbowfish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Australian Rainbowfish is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Australian Rainbowfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R45–250 · Average: R100
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