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Rainbowfish - Deepwater Creek (Melanotaenia splendida splendida)

Rainbowfish - Deepwater Creek (Melanotaenia splendida splendida)

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Rainbowfish - Deepwater Creek (Melanotaenia splendida splendida)

The Deepwater Creek rainbowfish is a vibrant, naturally occurring color variant of the Eastern Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida splendida), native to the Deepwater Creek area in Queensland, Australia. It is a popular, active, and generally peaceful community fish in the aquarium hobby.

Key Features:

  • They are social, schooling fish and should be kept in groups of six or more to ensure healthy social interaction and encourage males to display their best colors.
  • Temperament - due to their peaceful nature, they are suitable for community tanks with other non-aggressive species that share similar water requirements, such as various tetras and danios
  • Moderate-friendly care level
  • Maximum size: 10-15cm
  • Ideal water temperature: 22.0°C - 26.0°C
  • pH range: 6.5 - 8.0

Replicate their natural habitat with a mix of dense planting and open swimming areas. A tight-fitting lid is essential as they are known to be excellent jumpers. In the wild, they are found in freshwater streams and creeks, thriving in areas with abundant vegetation.

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