Fish Species
Parkinson's Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
About
A large Papua New Guinea rainbowfish in which mature males develop irregular orange-yellow patches over the posterior body and fins. It is active, peaceful and best displayed in a group in a long, warm aquarium.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Origin Region
Southeastern Papua New Guinea, Kemp Welsh River to Milne Bay
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
11 cm | 4.3 in
Water Requirements
Hardwater RainbowfishTemperature
24–30°C
pH
7–8.2
GH Hardness
8–18dGH
KH Alkalinity
5–12dKH
Min Tank Size
180L