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Kubutu Rainbow Fish
Lake Kutubu Rainbow Fish (Melanotaenia lacustris)
| Synonyms: | Turquoise Rainbowfish |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 4"
(9.5 cm) Temp: 74-78 F (24-26 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | Plants and cover preferred, leafy plants best. |
| Diet: | Anything, small live relished. |
| Breeding: | Males have more brilliant coloring, taller body, Continuous spawners. |
| Sociability: | Should be kept in groups, with at least 2 females for every male. |
| Related Spec: | ... |
| Special Info: | Beware crossbreeding with other rainbowfish of the same genus. |
