Madagascar Rainbow
Bedotia madagascarensis
Bedotiidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
—
pH
4.5-7.5
Size
10 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank120 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginMadagascar
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Bedotia madagascarensis requires a tank with a capacity of at least 120L and pH levels between 4.5 and 7.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (7)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finescale tigerfish Datnioides microlepis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Leleupi Cichlid Neolamprologus leleupi Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Malawi eyebiter Dimidiochromis compressiceps Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Neon tetra Paracheirodon innesi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Pygmy corydoras Corydoras pygmaeus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Silver Tiger fish Datnioides polota Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Strawberry Rasbora Boraras naevus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
5 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf's catfish Corydoras adolfoi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Jewelfish Hemichromis bimaculatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Lizard Loach Homaloptera orthogoniata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Zebra loach Botia striata 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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