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Name
Scientific name
Melanotaenia splendida splendida
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Melanotaeniidae
Common names
Eastern Rainbowfish
Photograph credits
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Summary
The eastern rainbowfish, Melanotaenia splendida splendida, is one of four described subspecies of M. splendida and comes from Australia. It…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–30°C, pH 5–8
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Australia.
Habitat
Found across a variety of habitats, including swamps, lagoons, streams and rivers. Most of these biotopes are subject to seasonal changes in temperature, water…
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 in nature due to seasonal changes. A temperature of 77-82°F should suffice in the aquarium. pH: Aim for somewhere around neutral. The p…
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 as they grow, and develop longer dorsa…
Reproduction
As with other members of the genus, this is not a difficult species to breed, being an egg scatterer, although the fry can prove somewhat tricky to raise. The …
Notes
There are currently 4 described subspecies of Melanotaenia splendida. The principle differences are generally in colour, pattern and fin counts, although even …
References
References
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