Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida (Deepwater Creek)) Melanotaenia splendida
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Melanotaenia splendida
Origin region
Australia/Papua
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
7.00–8.20
GH (dGH)
6.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Australia/Papua
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer on mops/plants.
Notes
Locality variant; keep in groups.