New Guinea rainbowfish Care

New Guinea rainbowfish Care

New Guinea rainbow fish are peaceful rainbow community fish. And easily adaptable rainbow species for beginners. They also should be kept in groups like other rainbow fish.

Name	New Guinea rainbowfish
Scientific Name	Melanotaenia affinis
Fish-size	12 -14 cm
Ph	6.0. - 8.0.
Temperature	22 – 29 C
Food	Omnivores: All types of food of small size. Live food preferable
Temperament	Peaceful.
Care Level	Easy, Care should be taken while introducing the fish to new environment.
Sexing	Males are bright colored and larger than females. And has longer dorsal fins when compared to females.
Egg Layers	Yes.
Breeding	Easy, with school of fish . They spawn on plants or spawning mob. They lay adhesive/sticky eggs and if not separated they will eat their own eggs. It will take approximately 8 – 12 days for hatching.