Scientific Name:
Melanotaenia lacustris
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Origin: New Guinea
Adult Size: 5 inches (12 cm)
Social: Peaceful schooling fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Hardness: up to 10 dGH
Temperature: 68-75 F (20-24 C)
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Origin: New Guinea
Adult Size: 5 inches (12 cm)
Social: Peaceful schooling fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Hardness: up to 10 dGH
Temperature: 68-75 F (20-24 C)
