Bedotia geayi (Madagascar rainbow)

Small lying fish, the male has red strips on the caudal while the females is only brown and pale yellow.

Bedotia Geayi is a freshwater fish from Madagascar. It is a fish from the Bedotiidae family and is also known as the Malagasy Rainbowfish. Bedotia geayi is a medium -sized fish, reaching about 10 cm in length. Her dress is spectacular, with bright and shimmering colors that vary depending on the age and sex of the individual. In males, we can see shades of blue, green, red, yellow and black that mingle to form a rainbow of colors. The females are generally dull and have more subtle colors, with shades of gray, brown and green.

Bedotia Geayi is a gregarious fish and likes to live in groups. It is generally peaceful and can be maintained in aquarium with other species of peaceful fish. However, it is important to provide him with sufficient space to swim and hide, as well as plants and decorations so that he can feel safe. The Bedotia Geayi is an omnivorous fish that feeds on small insects, crustaceans and plants.

Bedotia geayi is a fish that needs good quality water to prosper. It is important to maintain levels of pH, temperature and hardness of the right water to offer it a healthy environment. Due to its fragility, the Bedotia Geayi is not recommended for beginners in aquarophilia. However, for experienced aquariophiles, it is a fascinating and rewarding fish to maintain aquarium.

In the male, the unclean sounds lined with red. In the female, less colorful, they are devoid of dark edges and the hem of the caudal is transparent or milky white.

In a 100 -liter tank, only hostels, the laying runs over long periods. A male for two to three females. The temperature can remain at 22-23 ° C or be mounted at 24-25 ° C. Greens do not touch eggs or fry. Start the fry with artemias nauplies and the end of Plankton de Mare.