Parkinson's Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia parkinsoni)
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Origin: Kemp Welch River, Papua New Guinea
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 11 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 5-7
- Swimming Level
- mid
- Schooling
- Yes (6–15+)
- Diet
- Omnivore; quality flake, micro-pellets, frozen brine shrimp and daphnia
- Temperament
- Peaceful; males display to each other but rarely cause injury
About
Parkinson's Rainbowfish from the Kemp Welch River system of Papua New Guinea is celebrated among rainbowfish enthusiasts for its deep orange-yellow body overlaid with blue scale edges creating a beautiful net-like reticulated pattern. Males are particularly robust with a deep, muscular body and coloration that rivals any other rainbowfish species. Best kept in groups in a spacious aquarium with some flow, where males display vigorously to each other.
Care Guide
Keep in mixed groups of 8+ with both males and females to encourage display behavior. Provide a spacious aquarium with gentle to moderate flow and open swimming space. Feed quality flake, micro-pellets, and frozen live foods. Males in prime breeding condition display intense coloration.
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