Bonti Rainbowfish (Telmatherina bonti)
Fish in the family Telmatherinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameTelmatherina bonti
FamilyTelmatherinidae
Also known asSulawesi Sailfin Silverside, Bonti Sailfin
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful (active)
DietOmnivore
Adult size3 in
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemp 75-84°F, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 10-22 dGH
Appearance
Slender translucent silvery body with a blue eye and yellow-to-blue edged sailfin-style fins; males show extended, more colorful finnage.
Difficulty and care for the Bonti Rainbowfish
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Indonesia (Lake Poso and Malili lakes, Sulawesi)
Keeper notes
Peaceful Sulawesi sailfin silverside; rarely traded and tied to high-pH endemic lakes, so demands hard alkaline water and stability. Males display harmlessly.
Log Bonti Rainbowfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Bonti Rainbowfish alongside everything else in your reef.
