Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia lacustris
Description
Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish. Common & Latin Name : Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish ( Melanotaenia lacustris ) Care level: Easy Max Size: 10cm Diet: Omnivore Temp: 22-26°C PH: 6-7.5 Purchase size: 4cm The Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish is a peaceful Shoaling species from Papua New Guinea. They are one of the bluest fish you'll ever find in the hobby and ideally suited for community aquariums due to being a more noteworthy size than small tetra and such, but incredibly peaceful. Their lack of interest in eating smaller fish is partly owing to the disproportionately small head in comparison to their body. They are simply unable to swallow most other species of fish. In shops they are largerly overlooked as the juveniles can appear quite drab, but once they're settled in a planted aquarium, they soon colour up and make one of the most beautiful fish you'll ever own. Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish will adapt to a wide range of parameters as l. Source: Shirley Aquatics Tropical Livestock. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.