Fish Species
Turquoise Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia lacustris
About
Also called the Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish, this species develops vivid turquoise-blue coloration and a deep body as it matures. It is a peaceful, energetic shoaling fish that benefits from long tanks, strong filtration and open swimming space.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Melanotaenia lacustris
Origin Region
Lake Kutubu and Soro River, Papua New Guinea
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
10 cm | 3.9 in
Water Requirements
Lake Kutubu RainbowfishTemperature
20–25°C
pH
7–8
GH Hardness
8–14dGH
KH Alkalinity
5–10dKH
Min Tank Size
150L