van Heurn's Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia vanheurni — Large rainbow from Irian Jaya; active, needs a long tank and a group of 6+.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Melanotaenia vanheurni |
|---|---|
| Type | schooling |
| Adult size | 5.5" |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal |
| Group size | 6+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 72-82°F |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 |
| GH | 8-20 |
| Diet | Flake, pellets, frozen |
| Swimming zone | all |
| Care level | moderate |
| Plant-safe | Yes |