Family: Bedotiidae
Zona — a Bedotiidae from Madagascar, peaceful schooling fish; males shimmer and spar gently. Reaches 6.8–9.9 cm; groups of 6–8 minimum; larger schools calm them. 20–24 °C.
A Bedotiidae species native to Madagascar: Bedotia geayi lives middle of the water column over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful schooling fish; males shimmer and spar gently. Adults reach 6.8–9.9 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Other rainbowfish and large peaceful tetras.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful schooling fish; males shimmer and spar gently. Groups of 6–8 minimum; larger schools calm them.
Aim for 20–24 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 20–24 °C recorded range.
Adults reach 6.8–9.9 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 118 litres.
Omnivore; quality flakes plus vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful schooling fish; males shimmer and spar gently. Recommended tankmates: Other rainbowfish and large peaceful tetras — Share the open mid-water. Avoid Boisterous cichlids — Stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are Madagascar — warm freshwater streams and lakes, with still to gentle current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: prolific egg-scatterer when kept hard and alkaline. Subtle external differences.