Lake Kutubu rainbowfish
Melanotaenia lacustris
Neptune’s rating:
63- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length5.0 - 10.0 cm
- Liters per Fish5 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.5 - 8.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Lake Kutubu rainbowfish
The Lake Kutubu rainbowfish, native to Papua New Guinea, is famed for its vibrant colors, including iridescent shades of blue, green, and orange. This slender-bodied fish typically features a long, flowing dorsal fin and measures up to 12 cm in length. It originates from Lake Kutubu and its surrounding habitats, where it thrives in clear, warm waters. Well-regarded in the aquarium hobby for its striking appearance and relatively easy care, the Lake Kutubu rainbowfish is a popular choice among enthusiasts looking to add a splash of color to their freshwater tanks.