Banded Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia trifasciata

Also known as: Goyder River Rainbowfish, Jewel Rainbowfish

A colorful rainbowfish with a dark midlateral band; wild strains vary by river locality.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

75–86°F

pH

6.5–8

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Max size

4 in

Min tank

55 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (6+)

Swim level

Middle

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

5-8 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Northern Australia, Cape York and Arnhem Land

Needs a school of 6 or more and a long tank with plenty of swimming room and some plants. Keep strains separate to avoid hybrids. Peaceful but active, so skip very shy or tiny tankmates.