Skull Creek Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia sp. "Skull Creek")
A vibrant Australian locality variant, the Skull Creek Rainbowfish displays a silvery body with flashes of blue, yellow, and red as it matures. Active, hardy, and constantly on the move, it's a fantastic schooling fish for larger community and native tanks.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 150L with open swimming space and plants
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH Range: 6.5–8.0
- Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
- Temperament: Peaceful, active, schooling
- Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp
- Max Size: 8–10cm
- Lifespan: 5–8 years
- Care Level: Easy
Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as other rainbowfish, tetras, and corydoras; keep in groups of 6+ for natural behaviour.
Origin: Australia — Skull Creek, Queensland (locality variant)