Western rainbowfish
Melanotaenia australis
Neptune’s rating:
60- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length10.0 - 20.0 cm
- Liters per Fish20 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH7.0 - 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 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.