Melanotaenia Lacustris- Turquoise Rainbow

AVAILABLE BY ORDER!

To guarantee the excellence of your live animals and to meet the demand, some species may not be immediately available in stock, which could lead to live animal shipments taking place within a window of 2 to 12 business days.

• Scientific Name: Glossolepis Incisus
• Common Name: Red Rainbow
• Distribution & Habitat: Asia, endemic to Lake Sentani in Irian Jaya
• Freshwater
• pH: 7.2 – 8.4
• Temperature: 24 °C to 28°C
• Adult size: 15 cm
• Life expectancy: 5+ years
• Sexual Dimorphism : Sexual dimorphism is evident, with mature males being larger than females and developing a characteristic red coloration that gives the fish its common name. Females are smaller and have an olive green and gray coloration.

The specimens we sell are approximately 4cm.

A school of at least 6 individuals should be maintained so that they feel uninhibited and at ease.