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MacCullochi Rainbowfish By: Arizona Aquatic Gardens Part number:
MacCullochi Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia maccullochi Size: up to 2.8" pH: 7.0 - 8.0 dH: 8-15 Temp: 68 - 77F Origin: Australia; Eastern Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula This Rainbowfish is an elongated and laterally compressed fish with a small head and a large eye. There are two dorsal fins, and the anal fin has a long base. The male is silver with a blue iridescence. The flanks are marked with seven lateral stripes. These are yellow becoming red near at the caudal penuncle. The gill cover is marked with an orange-red spot. The fins have a greenish base with blood red outer parts. The colors of the females are less intense. Rainbowfish require frequent partial water changes to fully develop its colors. This is a robust fish ideal for any community aquarium! Size at shipping: about 2"+ SHIPS GREAT only $7.98
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