🐟 Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri)
🐟 Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri)
Spectacular Long, Thread-Like Flowing Fins • A Shimmering Silver-Gold Body • A Graceful Showpiece for the Nano Tank
📋 The Threadfin Rainbowfish, also known as the Feather Fin Rainbowfish, is one of the most extraordinary small fish in the hobby. Males trail spectacular long, thread-like dorsal and anal fins edged in black and red, floating behind a shimmering silver-gold body that catches the light.
It comes from the swamps and slow streams of southern New Guinea and northern Australia. Every Threadfin Rainbowfish we ship is feeding well.
This is a small, peaceful shoaling fish that drifts gracefully through the middle and upper levels of the tank, and it looks its best in a group of six or more. Males spread their flowing fins in elegant displays, a beautiful sight in a calm planted tank. It grows up to 5cm, so a 60L tank suits it well.
💡 Highlights
🪶 Thread-Like Fins: Long, flowing fins edged in black and red
✨ Silver-Gold Shimmer: A body that catches the light
💃 Elegant Displays: Males spread their fins for each other
🐟 Shoaling Fish: Best in a group of six or more
🌿 Planted Tank Showpiece: Peaceful and plant-safe
🎐 Graceful Swimmer: Drifts calmly through the tank
🧾 A Quick Look at the Threadfin Rainbowfish
📛 Common Name: Threadfin Rainbowfish (also Feather Fin Rainbowfish)
🔬 Scientific Name: Iriatherina werneri
👨👩👧 Family: Melanotaeniidae (rainbowfish family)
🌍 Origin: Southern New Guinea and northern Australia
📏 Max Size: Up to 5cm (≈ 2")
💧 pH Range: 6.0-7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24-30°C (75-86°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 16 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to top
🧬 Stock Type: Captive-bred
⏳ Lifespan: 3-5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; lays eggs among fine-leaved plants and mosses

















