Skull Creek Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia maccullochi (Skull Creek form)
Origin & Appearance
From Skull Creek in Cape York, Australia; small rainbowfish with bronze upper body, pale lower body, and boldly patterned fins.
Care
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Tank: 60 L+
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Temp: 22–28 °C
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pH: 6.8–7.6
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Hardness: soft–moderately hard
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Water change: 25–40% weekly
Temperament & Schooling
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Peaceful, active
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Group of 6+
Diet
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Omnivore flakes/pellets
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Add live/frozen foods
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Feed 1–2× daily
Tank Setup
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Plants + open space
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Dim lighting
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Dark substrate
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Lid needed (jumpers)
Notes
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Suits peaceful community tanks
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Adaptable and generally hardy
