Celebes Rainbow (Marosatherina ladigesi)
The Celebes Rainbow, also known as the Ladiges' rainbow, is a striking fish native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its long, flowing fins, along with its brilliant iridescent blue and green hues, make it a beautiful addition to any freshwater aquarium. Known for its peaceful temperament, this species thrives in schools and is best kept in well-planted tanks with plenty of swimming space. With a calm nature and active swimming behavior, the Celebes Rainbow adds a splash of color and liveliness to community setups.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful community aquariums
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Minimum Tank Size: 100 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.0–8.0
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Recommended School Size: 6 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; great with other non-aggressive species
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Max Size: 6 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.