Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia spp.
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Last updated: November 18, 2025
Overview
Brightly colored schooling fish.
Origin: Australia, New Guinea
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 12.00 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Care Level: Easy
Diet Type: Omnivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature Range: 22.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5
Water Hardness: 5 - 15 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 80 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Eats flakes, small live foods.
Care Level:
Easy
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Egg scatterers, no parental care.
Compatibility
Peaceful
Good community fish.