Three-Lined Rainbowfish

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Three-Lined Rainbowfish

This species is known as Three-Lined Rainbowfish, Blue-Ribbon Wrasse and the correct latin name is Stethojulis trilineata. It belongs to the Wrasses family. (e) It's origin is Indo-West Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A peaceful fish in general.

Three-Lined Rainbowfish can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1800cm2 of water surface which is approximately 279 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is easy to keep the Three-Lined Rainbowfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

A carnivore.

Three-Lined Rainbowfish picture 1

Three-Lined Rainbowfish picture 2



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