Melanotaenia fluviatilis

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Australian Rainbowfish
Australian Rainbowfish
Species Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 132.489 liters
132,489.412 mL

35 US Gallons (132.5L)

Size 4.331 in

10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")

pH 6.5 - 7.2
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-10

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Australian Rainbowfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Australian Rainbowfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Melanotaeniidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 4.331 in (11 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.2  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Melanotaenia fluviatilis
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