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Madagascar "Rainbowfish" (Bedotia madagascariensis)

A sleek rainbow with red and black edged fins.

Care levelModerate
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature20 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size9cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksLarger tanks

Madagascar "Rainbowfish"

Bedotia madagascariensis4.6(24)reviews
Moderate carePeacefulKeep 5+
$23.75each, incl. GST
Low stock: available in store only

We have 1 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. Unit 22, 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A sleek rainbow with red and black edged fins.

Care levelModerate
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature20 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size9cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksLarger tanks

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About this fish

Madagascar Rainbowfish is a hardy and active species with subtle coloration and strong schooling behavior.

Why you will love it

  • Active and energetic swimmer
  • Subtle but attractive coloration
  • Approx size: 8–10 cm
  • Hardy and adaptable
  • Best in groups of 5+

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 8–10 cm
  • Temperature: 22 to 26 °C
  • pH: 7.0 to 8.0
  • Swimming level: Mid/Top
  • Minimum group size: 5+

Feeding: Omnivorous diet.
Compatibility: Best with similarly active fish.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend gradual acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

Returns policy

  • 5 stars: 15 (63%)
  • 4 stars: 9 (38%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Cooper Bennett
No complaints

Healthy fish, fair price, packed with care.

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Bianca Saunders
Stunning fish

Wow. Just wow. These settled into my planted tank straight away and are constantly out and about. Packaging was spot on too.

R
Reece Burton
Thriving

A few weeks in and they've coloured up beautifully. Eating everything and very active.

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Aiden Nguyen
Very happy

Came packed beautifully with heat pack and plenty of oxygen. Acclimated over an hour and they're thriving. Highly recommend.

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Evie Carter
All survived transit

Every single one made it through delivery in great shape. Carefully bagged and double boxed.

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Aria Fraser
Happy customer

Arrived safe and sound interstate. The heat pack was a nice touch.

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Mikayla Black

Beautiful colouring

D
Damien Bell
Will order again

Second time buying and just as good as the first. Reliable seller and healthy livestock.

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Paige Adams
Good size and health

Decent size on arrival, no signs of stress and acclimated without issues.

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Layla Baker
Impressed

Better than my local store by a mile. Quality you can see straight away.

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Henry Knight
Great

Lovely little fish, very active.

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Emma Green
Great little fish

Bright, active and curious. Always interested in feeding time.

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Nicole Walker
So vibrant

The colours pop under my LED lights. Some of the nicest specimens I've added to my tank.

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Bianca Thompson
Top quality stock

You can really tell these are well looked after before shipping. No stress marks, no clamped fins, just healthy fish. Consistent quality every time.

G
Greg Bennett
Lovely temperament

Peaceful and a great fit for my community setup. They get along with everything.

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Emma Chapman
Good experience

Smooth ordering and the fish were healthy on arrival. Took a couple of days to settle but totally normal.

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Anna Ward
Settled in fast

Honestly impressed. Within two days they were out and about showing off their best colours.

L
Laura White
Great seller

Communicative and clearly cares about the animals.

J
Jarrod Morgan
Very pleased

Exactly what I was after. Active, colourful and clearly healthy. Acclimation was easy with no losses.

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William Nguyen
Healthy and active

Arrived in great condition, all swimming happily within an hour of acclimating. Colours are even better than the photos. Really happy with the whole experience.

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Dylan Chapman
Beautiful fish, fast post

Couldn't be happier. Packed well, posted quickly and arrived looking fantastic.

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Tara Bell
A1

Healthy, hardy and gorgeous.

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Tanya Scott
Recommend

Quality fish at a fair price. Will buy again.

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Ben Holmes
Quality stock

Clearly bred and raised properly. No deformities and they ate straight away.