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Name
Scientific name
Melanotaenia affinis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Melanotaeniidae
Common names
New Guinea Rainbowfish
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The New Guinea rainbowfish, Melanotaenia affinis, is a rainbowfish from Papua New Guinea. It was one of the first rainbowfish species to be…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–30°C, pH 6.5–8
Hardness
8–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
Occurs in various biotopes, including swamps, pools and lagoons, but is most commonly found inhabiting clear rainforest streams. It tends to swim in groups aro…
Aquarium size
An active species, requiring an aquarium measuring at least 120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
This species, like most rainbows, looks most at home in a planted aquarium. Provide areas of dense vegetation, along with some open areas for swimming. Water m…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 30 °C pH: 6.5-8.0 Hardness: 8-20°H
Diet
Unfussy and will accept most dried, frozen and live foods. Regular feedings of the latter will ensure the best colouration.
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful but can disturb smaller or slow-moving fish with its rapid movements and relatively large size. Good tankmates include other similarly-sized rain…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males are larger and exhibit brighter colouration than females. They also develop a much deeper body than females and possess elongated first dorsal and…
Reproduction
Breeds in a similar fashion to other Melanotaenia species. Egg scatterer. The breeding aquarium should be at least 30" long. A pH of around neutral should be f…
Notes
M. affinis was one of the first rainbowfish species to be imported for the hobby in any numbers. There are several geographical variants, three of which can be…
References
References
No references