Axelrods Rainbowfish

Chilatherina axelrodi
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Origin: New Guinea
Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats from surface
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy to Intermediate
pH: 7.5 - 7.8
Hardness: up to 15 dGH
Temperature: 77-81 F (27-30 C)