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Melanotaenia lacustris 'Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish'
Melanotaenia lacustris
Origin: Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8
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GH (Hardness)8–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)4–10 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (6–12+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; active swimmer
About
Melanotaenia lacustris, the Lake Kutubu or Kutubu Rainbowfish, is one of the most brilliantly coloured rainbowfish — intense teal-blue upper body fading to yellow-green below. Males become more vivid with age. Excellent large community fish.
Care Guide
School of 6+. Temperature 22–27°C, pH 7.0–8.0, GH 8–15. Planted 150 L+. Feed quality flakes, pellets, frozen Artemia. Males display and flash colours toward females and rivals — spectacular.
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