Fish Species
MacCulloch's Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia maccullochi
About
A smaller Australian rainbowfish with dark horizontal striping and colorful fins. It is an active schooling species suited to planted community aquariums with clean, stable water.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Melanotaenia maccullochi
Origin Region
Northern Australia and southern New Guinea
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
7 cm | 2.8 in
Water Requirements
Australia / OceaniaTemperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8
GH Hardness
8–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
6–10dKH
Min Tank Size
90L