Turquoise Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia lacustris
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Also sold as Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish.
Brilliant blue-and-turquoise rainbow; one of the most striking species, keep 6+.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
schoolingType
4.5"Adult size
40 galMinimum tank
6+Group size
peacefulTemperament
72-79°FTemperature
7.0-8.5pH
8-20GH
Flake, pellets, frozenDiet
allSwimming zone
easyCare level
YesPlant-safe
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