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Melanotaenia fluviatilis
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| Australian Rainbowfish | |
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| Australian Rainbowfish | |
| Species | Melanotaenia fluviatilis |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| 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") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Australian Rainbowfish, Western Rainbowfish, Murray River Rainbowfish
[edit] Sexing
- Males tend to be more colourful than females.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellets and flake, vegetables and live/frozen food like brine shrimp and bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Behaviour
- A very active fish that can fin nip.
[edit] Identification
- The body is grey with purple and orange horizontal stripe in females, males tend to be more colourful.
