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New Guinea Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia affinis)

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New Guinea Rainbowfish
New Guinea Rainbowfish
Species Melanotaenia affinis
Family Melanotaeniidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 12.7 cm

4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 6.5 - 8.0
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R
20 -30 °C (68-86°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Papua New Guinea

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

New Guinea Rainbowfish, Red-Finned Rainbowfish, North New Guinea Rainbowfish

[edit] Synonyms

Rhombatractus affinis

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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[edit] External links

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