Species Care
LAKE KUTUBU (TURQUOISE) RAINBOW
Melanotaenia lacustris
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 12 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Lake Kutubu in Papua New Guinea highlands.
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: This popular Rainbow from the New Guinea Highlands is very distinctive, developing a bright turqoise-blue colour when mature. Ideal for a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space, best kept in a small group.
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