Freshwater
Irian Jaya rainbowfish
Melanotaenia irianjaya
Melanotaeniidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 8.5 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 78 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occurs in rainforest creeks and small rivers.
Other names
In other languages
- Terässateenkaarikala
Articles
All articles
How many fish can I keep?4 min read
Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.