Species Care
CRIMSON SPOTTED RAINBOW - KANGAROO CK
Melanotaenia duboulayi
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 10-11 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 15-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Kangaroo Creek, SE Queensland
Reproduction: Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels.
Feeding: Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly.
Additional Comments: The Crimson Spotted Rainbow was the first Australian fish to be kept by overseas fish hobbyists and is still popular today. This species tolerates cooler temperatures than most rainbows, it is useful for mosquito control in garden ponds where water temperatures are usually at least 15C. The population from Kangaroo Creek (Tin Can Bay region) is one of the more colourful forms of this species.
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