Description:

Malanda Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia malanda) - In Store Pick Up Only

Scientific Name

• Melanotaenia praecox

Description:

Origin:

Dwarf sized rainbowfish endemic to the Atherton Tablelands or North Queensland.

During the breeding season the colours intensify becoming bright golden-yellow with narrow red stripes and reddish soft dorsal, anal and caudal fins which may have black margins in breeding males. 
Females are silvery-brown with paler orange-brown stripes along the body.

• Grows to: 6cm
• Temperature: 22-26°C
• pH: 6.5-7.5
• Temperament: Peaceful
• General Hardness : Soft to Moderate (50-200ppm)

Compatibility:

• Suited to community aquariums with Live Bearers, Gouramis, Danios, Rasboras and Catfish.

Feeding:

• Omnivores - Tropical pellets/flakes and Live Foods