Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia parkinsoni

Also known as: Parkinsoni Rainbowfish, Milne Bay Rainbowfish

A large rainbowfish with silver-blue bodies splashed in orange on the rear half of males.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

75–82°F

pH

7–8

Hardness

8–15 dGH

Max size

4.3 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

Southeastern Papua New Guinea

Grows fairly large and needs a school of 6 or more in a long tank with open swimming space. Prefers slightly alkaline, moderately hard water. Peaceful with similar-sized community fish.