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Western Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia australis

AnimaliaChordataActinopterygii

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A rainbowfish native to rivers in Western Australia, displaying a silvery body with a reddish stripe and blue-green iridescence that varies with lighting; males develop deeper coloration. Hardy and adaptable to a broad pH and temperature range, it is peaceful and does best in schools of 6+ in a well-planted tank of 30+ gallons.

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