Australian Rainbow

Common Name
Australian Rainbow
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Family
Melanotaeniidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Danio
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Top-Middle
Adult Length
3-4 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and flake foods also accepted.
Compatibility
An active, peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with the same sized active fish. Not recommended for any aquarium with slow moving fish.
Habitat
Australia: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
The male will display brighter coloration on his body, while the female is mostly silver.
Additional Comments
The colors of the male appear only when the fish have matured. Juveniles are all silver with a faint hint of color.