Best rainbowfish

[Ebennett]

I have a 55 gallon and want to put rainbows in their what are some good colorful types

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Depends what you are looking for. Do you want a bunch of small ones, and a couple big ones? Do you want just rainbows? What else is in the tank?

 

[bettaowner]

In my opinion the most beautiful rainbowfish is the boesmani rainbow.

 

[Ebennett]

I want a mix of small and large thinking threadfin boosemani and some turquoise would these be compatible in my tank I would like neon,rummynose glo light black neons hatchet fish gourimis guppy and afd think those would look amazing In a tropical community

 

[Ebennett]

Oh sorry also GBR peacock gudgeon krib denison barb and some peacock chiclids

 

[bettaowner]

Gertrudae and furcata rainbows are another great option if you want some small rainbows.

 

[bettaowner]

I wouldn't add the peacocks or kribs. Peacocks need different water from the other fish you mentioned. The kribs reproduce often and would attack any fish that comes close to the fry.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

That's way to many fish for a 55 gallon. Seeing how tetras, and barbs should be in groups. Kris should not be with community fish. You should really think about narrowing down your choices and researching them.

 

[Wiggles24]

Turquoise rainbows!!!!! You won't be able to truly see how beautiful they are until they are at home in your tank but they are well worth it!!!!

 

[Malupoo]

Threadfins are my favorite

 

[Dnoel5787]

Praecox don't need as much room as Boesemani but are larger than threadfins and furcatas (both of which are beautiful). Madagascar rainbows have a beautiful long, slender shape unlike most rainbows.

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[ashleynicole]

I have boesemani and turquoise, the boesemani are my favorite.

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[cooperturner]

Ornate fish are awesome except there isn't that much around
(I only catch them at a creek near my house because none of my LFS's sell them)

 

[Shesky]

I put together a rainbow tanks which is slightly smaller than yours. started with Bozeman (4) whish after 8 weeks are absolutely fabulous. Then I added various other rainbows from my local store - always a couple and different colors. Just added colorful rams - the aquarium is spectacular with movement and color.

Ocean 400

 

[FrogFrenzy]

Boesemani rainbows and Madagascar rainbows

 

[oscarbuffalo]

I have six Furcata Rainbows, I highly recommend them. They are constantly swimming and are very fun to watch.


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