Description

Turquoise Rainbowfish - 1-2" Unsexed. Remarks: Melanotaenia lacustris, the turquoise rainbow, has long been a staple in the hobby. Both males and females display quite a bit of color, but males show a bright gold/orange stripe from the nose to the first dorsal fin when excited. These fish are omnivorous and should be fed a quality flake food with supplemental proteins such as baby brine shrimp. They require clean water but tolerate a wide variety of water parameters. By providing frequent water changes, you will be rewarded with nearly continuous spawning attempts. Melanotaenia species deposit eggs in weedy areas (often mimicked by a yarn mop) and the eggs hatch 7-10 days later. Eggs can be harvested for hatching in separate tanks to avoid predation. Most Rainbows show their best colors at sunrise, when the males display thei.