Rainbowfish are relatively new to the aquarium hobby, and were up until recently kept by only a small group of hobbyists they have since seen a significant rise in popularity owing to their generally colorful patterns, energetic behavior and ease of care, the banded Rainbowfish itself is exemplary of these traits a hardy and peaceful shoaling fish, they make easy editions to most peaceful community aquariums and can tolerate a wide range of water parameters, like most Rainbowfish the banded Rainbowfish should be kept in a aquarium with a lid as they are capable of jumping out.