Celebes rainbowfish
Marosatherina ladigesi
Telmatherinidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22.2-27.8 °C
pH
7-8
Size
8 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank80 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Marosatherina ladigesi requires a tank with a minimum capacity of 80L, a temperature range of 22.2-27.8°C, and a pH range of 7.0-8.0. It is an omnivorous species that thrives in a peaceful environment. Regular water changes and a balanced diet are essential for its well-being.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (8)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Arowana Osteoglossum ferreirae Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Daisy's Rice Fish Oryzias woworae Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Neon tetra Paracheirodon innesi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese flying fox Crossocheilus oblongus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Snakehead Betta Betta channoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Whiptail catfish Farlowella acus Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Zebra Nerite Vittina natalensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Pond loach Misgurnus anguillicaudatus Avoid | Avoid | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist Open pair in Compare → |
4 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry barb Puntius titteya Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens var. Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Slender Bitterling Tanakia himantegus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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