Van Heurn's Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia vanheurni)
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Van Heurn's Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia vanheurni
208 Litres (55 US G.)
15-20 cm (5.9-7.9")
Freshwater
7.1 - 7.5
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Melanotaeniidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Van Heurn's Rainbowfish
Additional scientific names
- Rhombatractus vanheurni
Origin
- Asia: known thus far only from the Idenburg (now Taritatu) and Doorman Rivers in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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