BLUE RAINBOW
- RM20.00
Blue rainbowfish is named for its origin at Lake Kutubu in Papua New Guinea. This species of rainbow fish is known for jewel-tone blue, yellow and/or turquoise appearance. Like most rainbowfish species, the males tend to be more vibrantly colored than females.
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Melanotaenia lacustris
| synonyms | None |
| Distribution | Known only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet, the Soro River, in the Kikori River drainage of the Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature males larger & much more colourful. Males also display an orange breeding stripe on the forehead when in breeding dress. |
| Maximum Size | 10cm (3.9") |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-7.5, dH: up to 18 degrees. |
| Temperature | 21-27 deg C (70-81 deg F) |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Lighting | No special requirements |
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