Lake Tebera rainbowfish
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Neptune’s rating:
64- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length10.0 - 15.0 cm
- Liters per Fish25 L
- Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
- pH7.0 - 8.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Lake Tebera rainbowfish
The Lake Tebera rainbowfish, originating from Lake Tebera in Papua New Guinea, showcases vibrant colors, with males often displaying brilliant hues of blue and red, especially during breeding. Its elongated body and striking coloration make it a visually appealing species. Despite its attractive appearance, it is not as well-known or commonly kept in the aquarium hobby compared to other rainbowfish species. This rarity in the hobby might be due to limited accessibility or specific care requirements that differ from more popular rainbowfish.