Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Sexing

 * Males tend to be more colourful than females.

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.