Axelrod's Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi — Yellow-orange flanked rainbowfish; peaceful and active, good for hard water tanks.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi |
|---|---|
| Type | schooling |
| Adult size | 4" |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal |
| Group size | 6+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 72-79°F |
| pH | 7.0-8.5 |
| GH | 8-20 |
| Diet | Flake, pellets, frozen |
| Swimming zone | all |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |