Australian Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia fluviatilis)
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Australian Rainbowfish
Australian Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia fluviatilis
132 Litres (35 US G.)
10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.6
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
8-10 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Melanotaeniidae
Contents
Additional names
- Australian Rainbowfish, Crimson Spotted Rainbowfish, Western Rainbowfish, Murray River Rainbowfish
Additional scientific names
- Aristeus fluviatilis, Melanotaenia splendida fluviatilis
Sexing
- Males tend to be more colourful than females. Mature males get black edging to most fins.
Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful fish that is happiest in shoals of around 6, more females than males. Do not keep with long-finned fish as they may be fin-nipped. Also, do not keep with smaller or delicate species of fish or invertebrates.
Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellets and flake, vegetables and live/frozen food like brine shrimp and bloodworm.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Needs a spacious and well filtered tank with plenty of lateral open swimming space. Keep in a mature tank with some dense vegetation.
Behaviour
- A very active fish that can fin nip.
Identification
- The body is grey with purple and orange horizontal stripe in females, males tend to be more colourful.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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