Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish Melanotaenia lacustris
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Melanotaenia lacustris
Origin region
New Guinea
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
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
New Guinea
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer.
Notes
Turquoise sheen; active shoaler.