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Splendid Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia splendida
Melanotaeniidae
📍 Queensland, Australia and New Guinea
The splendid rainbowfish is a large, hardy, and adaptable species that comes in several regional colour forms varying from blue-green to reddish-orange. Males develop a deep body profile and bold colouration. It is a robust, undemanding fish that tolerates a wide range of water conditions, making it popular with beginner rainbowfish keepers.
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Quick Facts
- diet
- Omnivore – quality pellets, live and frozen foods
- schooling
- 6+ recommended
- tank size
- 50 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful but boisterous – may disturb delicate fish
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–8.0
- hardness
- 5–20 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Stats
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