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Rainbowfish - Katherine River (Melanotaenia australis)

Rainbowfish - Katherine River (Melanotaenia australis)

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Rainbowfish - Katherine River (Melanotaenia australis)

The Katherine River Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia australis from the Katherine River region) is a hardy, peaceful, schooling fish that is an excellent community aquarium species. It can tolerate a wide range of water parameters, but specific conditions help it thrive and display its best colors.

Key Features:

  • They are generally peaceful community fish. They have a social pecking order and display best in groups of six or more with more females than males.
  • Temperament - they are compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as other rainbowfish species, loaches, barbs, peaceful catfish (like Corydoras), gouramis, and danios
  • Moderate-friendly care level
  • Maximum size: 10-14cm
  • Ideal water temperature: 24.0°C - 28.0°C
  • pH range: 6.0 - 8.0

Provide a well-planted tank with plenty of open swimming space and a moderate to strong water current, which helps them stay active and healthy. Live plants like Java Fern, Anubias, and Vallisneria work well.

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