Celebes sunray fish - Marosatherina ladigesi

Originally from Sulawesi origin, enjoys Celebes sunray fish also in the aquarium of large popularity. Scientifically it is also called  Marosatherina ladigesi and belongs to the Spikefish-like.  With their imposing appearance they are real eye-catchers, which make especially in the planted tank really something. The sunray fishes are quite uncomplicated in their attitude and can be socialized still in addition with other fish. Their name is among other things due to the fact that they mainly court under sunlight, respectively the aquarium lighting.

Offer your animals an aquarium from 100 cm edge length and plant it very densely in places, so that your fish can withdraw. Keep them in groups of at least 7 animals, as they have an affinity for groups. Nevertheless, make sure that there is enough free swimming space so that your sunfish can swim out. You can use a Substrate gravel or sand and dim the lighting a little bit, also use Rock structures and roots serve the structure, hiding places are also gladly accepted You can keep them in harder water with a pH between 7.0-8.2. Pay attention generally to a very good water hygiene.

They reach in about a Length of 6 cm. You can distinguish the males from the females mainly by the more intense color and the more pronounced black edged fins. Your favorites have, similar to Pseudomugil, high set fins that make them look almost like butterflies. The courtship display is a real spectacle. If you feed them well, live food such as black mosquito larvae is particularly suitable for this, you can get them in a courtship mood. You can also get them to spawn in a spawning bowl on the window sill with light coming in. They stick their eggs to plants and also preferably to mosses, where they attach themselves with adhesive threads. It is appropriate to raise them externally, as the parents are spawn predators and will prey on their own offspring. You can feed the young with freshly hatched Artemia nauplii.

Because they are very peaceful, you can also keep them with other same sized Rainbowfishbut also Tetras, Danios, Catfish or Livebearers socialize. Also Dwarf shrimps are also suitable, but it may happen that careless young are eaten from time to time, adult animals usually remain untroubled.

Feed your Omnivores varied and nutritious, they will readily accept small dry Dry food and Granules but also prefer small live and frozen food Live and frozen food like Artemia, Daphnia and Nauplii, as well as mosquito larvae.

Our food recommendation: The fragrant NatureHolic Guppyfeed  has been tailored to the needs of guppies and other viviparous fish in the aquarium. In addition to high-quality animal ingredients, it also contains vegetable components that benefit guppies & co. The soft granules protect the sensitive mouth of the viviparous from injuries caused by hard food grains and provide the fish with a natural feeding experience.

Our plant recommendation: Use for planting NatureHolic InVitros. These are free of snails, planarians and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert Tip: When keeping invertebrates we recommend the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.