Species Care
LAKE TEBERA RAINBOW
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 10-11 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 Tebera in southern highlands of Papua New Guinea.
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: Restricted to a lake in the New Guinea Highlands, very attractive when mature: males develop golden bodies with bright red fins. Easy to care for, ideal for a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space.
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