A photo of Lake Tebera rainbowfish

Lake Tebera rainbowfish Profile

Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

ℹ️ Overview

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.

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  • AffordabilityModerate
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH7.0 - 8.5
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 41 data points

64

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