Western rainbowfish
Melanotaenia australis
Neptune’s rating:
64- pH7.0 - 8.5
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Length10.0 - 20.0 cm
- TemperamentSocial, Social
- HardinessModerate
- RarityUncommon
- PopularityPopular
- DifficultyModerate
- Liters per Fish20.0 L
- Minimum School Size6.0
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- AffordabilityModerate
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Western rainbowfish
The Western rainbowfish, known for its vibrant hues, is a colorful freshwater fish originating from Western Australia. Characterized by a shimmering body displaying a spectrum of colors, it has an elongated shape typical of rainbowfish species. Although not as widely recognized in the aquarium hobby as some of its relatives, the Western rainbowfish is appreciated by enthusiasts for its striking appearance and the dynamic touch it adds to a freshwater tank setup.