Melanotaenia affinis
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| New Guinea Rainbowfish | |
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| New Guinea Rainbowfish | |
| Species | Melanotaenia affinis |
| 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) |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- New Guinea Rainbowfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Melanotaenia affinis
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | New Guinea Rainbowfish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 5 in (12.7 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 16 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Melanotaenia affinis |
