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Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata

Red-striped Rainbowfish, Eastern Rainbowfish
Temperature
23–28°C
pH
7.4–7.4
dGH
5–18 ppm
Size
12 cm
Tank
100 L
Red-stripe Rainbowfish are renowned for their striking colorations and energetic swimming patterns. They thrive in community tanks, given their peaceful nature, but need ample swimming space and a well-planted aquarium to recreate their natural habitat.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–18 ppm
Temperature
23–28°C
pH
7.4–7.4

Tank & size

Fish size
12 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
100 L

Distribution

Guinea,Indonesia,Papua New Guinea.