Banded Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia trifasciata

Family : Melanotaeniidae

FishFreshwaterRainbowfish

Rainbowfish recognizable by its three dark bands, very colorful and active. Ideal for community tanks.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Australia

Rivières et récifs australiens, faune endémique.

Description

Melanotaenia trifasciata reaches 12 cm. Its body is silvery with three longitudinal black bands, and red, yellow, and blue iridescence in males. Females are duller. It is a schooling fish that swims in groups. Very active, it occupies the middle water column. Breeding is easy, with spawning on plants. It can live 5-7 years in captivity.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater rivers and lakes, tropical areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.5–8

GH5–15 °dGH

KH3–10 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

120 L

Min. group

Adult size

12 cm

Lifespan

6 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

egg-scatterer

Care notes

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 5-15. Minimum 120 liters for 6 fish. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia. Regular water changes. Compatible with other peaceful fish. Provide a planted tank with open areas. Avoid overly active or aggressive species. Moderate filtration is sufficient. This species is hardy but sensitive to high nitrates.

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