Out of stockCurrent stock
Kutubu Rainbowfish 4–5 cm
R 65.00
Peaceful / active | 23–28 °C | 10–12 cm.
Recorded stock: 0Stock quantities aren’t live and may change.
- FulfilmentPhysical stock
- Product ID740
A blue rainbowfish needing swimming space, stable water and a group.
Fish Care Profile
| Scientific Name | Melanotaenia lacustris |
|---|---|
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| Origin | Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer |
| Temperament | Peaceful / active |
| Tank Level | Mid to upper |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Minimum Tank Size | 200 L |
| Adult Size | 10–12 cm |
| Difficulty | Easy–Intermediate |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Temperature | 23–28 °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.