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Provide a mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003ehigh-quality flake or micro pellet food\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003efrozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Occasional vegetable-based foods (like spirulina flakes) support health and color.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003ePeaceful and best kept in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003egroups of 6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage natural schooling and reduce stress. Great companions include other rainbowfish, Corydoras, peaceful barbs, rasboras, and livebearers. Avoid slow or long-finned tank mates due to their energetic swimming style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003epH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e40 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e (larger is better for schools)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eplanted areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eopen swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003egentle flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Personality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eActive, peaceful, and social\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eMales display brighter colors and slight body arching\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003ecommunity or biotope aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eColor develops fully in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003emature males\u003c\/strong\u003e (usually 6+ months)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003ePerforms best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eclean, well-oxygenated water\u003c\/strong\u003e with regular maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eNot commonly available—\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003erare in the hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e and sought after by rainbowfish collectors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2422\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eSepik Rainbowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003edynamic, peaceful schooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds shimmering beauty and natural behavior to any community tank. 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