Rainbows

[Swampman]

Hi I just bought some Yellow Rainbows. I bought them from a very reputable tropical fish shop. I bought them because they have nice color and would look good in the tank. Different from the Rainbows I see at other fish stores. I am starting to think these are not Rainbows. Take a look and tell me what you think. If you have any info about these fish let me know. Thanks

 

[littlefish4]

I'm no professional, but those look like some form of pseudomugil (hope I spelled that right) rainbow fish.

Here's a picture that a yahoo search turned up

And an example from liveaquaria



Hope this helps!

 

[Freakgecko91]

Pseudomugil furcatus, blue eyes rainbow/furcata rainbow


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[Fresh2o]

They are gorgeous, active fish. Always moving. I had 6 last year in my 20g planted tank.


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[Swampman]

Thanks to all for the great info. Furcate Rainbow. My little fish are 1 inch long. Are they going to get larger? Are they going to develop the large chest the older they get? When I see pictures of Rainbows they have a large chest.

 

[Fresh2o]

I think they stay around 1.5-2". I'm pretty sure that they stay the same shape that they are currently; just get a bit larger. But no pronounced chest as in the larger rainbow fish species.


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[Swampman]

That is what got me thinking that these fish aren't Rainbows. They do not have the large chest. But I'll say these are some pretty fish.

 

[Fresh2o]

Here is a pic of various Pseudomugil species. Yes, pretty fish!

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[Swampman]

Thanks

I might rethink my aquarium. These are some cool looking fish.

 

[machotaco]

I'm going to have to disagree with everyone. IMO I believe these are Marosatherina/Telmatherina Ladigesi AKA the Celebes Rainbowfish.


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[Fresh2o]

I'm going to have to disagree with everyone. IMO I believe these are Marosatherina/Telmatherina Ladigesi AKA the Celebes Rainbowfish.


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After looking back at the first pic, I think you correct. The anal fin is triangular and not elongated as in the Pseudomugil species. I googled Celebes rainbow images to confirm your call.
Good catch!


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[RUBE31]

Theyre celebes i have 6 im my 75 gallon.

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