Eastern rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida) 80-90mm

Melanotaenia splendida (Eastern Rainbowfish)

Colorful, active, and perfect for lively community tanks

Description:

• Native to freshwater streams and rivers of Australia and New Guinea

• Males display brilliant iridescent blues, greens, and yellows with a shimmering effect

• Females are more subdued in color but still attractive

• Hardy and energetic, ideal for medium to large aquariums

• Excellent for showcasing movement and color in planted setups

Care Requirements:

• Care Level: Easy

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Max Size: ~12–14 cm

• Tank Size: Minimum 150L (for a group)

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 6.5–8.0

• Water Hardness: Moderately hard to hard

• Diet: Omnivorous – eats high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live food

• Tank Setup:

  • Keep in groups of 6 or more for best color and behavior

  • Needs open swimming space and planted sections

  • Clean, well-oxygenated water with moderate flow

Compatibility:

• Peaceful and great for community aquariums

• Compatible with tetras, rasboras, barbs, loaches, gouramis, and corydoras

• Avoid housing with overly aggressive or very slow-moving fish

Breeding:

• Egg scatterers – will spawn in fine-leaved plants or spawning mops

• Males intensify in color during breeding

• Eggs hatch in 7–10 days and fry require infusoria or powdered fry food