Fish Database: Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia Lacustris
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle, all
Aquarium water conditions: 7-8.5, s,m,h
Temperature: 20 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live, vegetable based foods
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 3
Fish fact file
Family: Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes)
Synonyms:
Other common names: Blue Rainbowfish
Origin: Papua New Guinea; Lake Kutubu
Natural habitat:
Size: 12cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Spawns amongst dense planting. Young hatch after six days
Natural water conditions: pH 7-8, medium
Sexing: Males are brighter and may have longer fins
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Fish code No.2503
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The Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish is a beautiful and well-suited aquarium fish being peaceful, hardy, active and shoaling. The fish shows good colour early on, and as with other rainbowfish, intensifies with age. Plenty of swimming room is required as well as hiding spots amongst dense planting. A varied diet, including some vegetable or algae based foods will increase the fishes overall colour and health.
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