Macculloch’s Rainbowfish

Current stock

Macculloch’s Rainbowfish

R 90.00

Peaceful / active | 20–30 °C | 6–7 cm.

Recorded stock: 3Stock quantities aren’t live and may change.
  • FulfilmentPhysical stock
  • Product ID679

A smaller rainbowfish suited to planted community aquariums with stable water.

Fish Care Profile

Scientific Name Melanotaenia maccullochi
Family Melanotaeniidae
Origin Northern Australia and New Guinea region
Breeding Egg scatterer
Temperament Peaceful / active
Tank Level Mid to upper
Lifespan 5–8 years
Minimum Tank Size 100 L
Adult Size 6–7 cm
Difficulty Easy–Intermediate
pH 7.0–8.1
Temperature 20–30 °C
Diet Omnivore
Group Size Best kept in groups of 6+

Care Notes

Keep in a group with open swimming space and good filtration. Males show best colour when settled and kept with suitable numbers of their own kind.