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Melanotaenia maccullochi

Macculloch's Rainbowfish
Temperature
20–30°C
pH
7–8
dGH
8–15 ppm
Size
7 cm
Tank
80 L
Melanotaenia maccullochi is a peaceful and vibrant fish, ideal for community tanks. Their dazzling colors make them popular among aquarists. They are shoaling fish, so it's best to keep them in groups of six or more to ensure natural behavior and enhanced coloration.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–15 ppm
Temperature
20–30°C
pH
7–8

Tank & size

Fish size
7 cm
Tank length
80 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Australia,Guinea,Papua New Guinea.