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The Ornate or Splendid Rainbow is one of more than five subspecies of Melanotaenia splendida. Rainbowfish are known for their characteristic large eyes, black or silver band that runs through the middle scale rows, deeply forked mouth, and two dorsal fins.
This peaceful rainbow is a schooling fish that will do best in a well planted aquarium with a gravel substrate. The color of the fish may intensify with a dark colored gravel.
An egg layer, the Ornate Rainbow reproduces more easily in a separate breeding tank with a moss substrate. The adults should be removed from the breeding tank after the fry hatch, usually after six or seven days. The fry should be fed an omnivore diet starting 24 hours after they hatch, as they are still being fed by their yolk sac.
Although the Ornate Rainbow has a large mouth, its throat tends to be narrow. An omnivore diet of flake foods, live foods, and plant matter should be fed in small pieces.
Ideal tank mates include: Discus, Angelfish, Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Tetras, Gouramis, Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Loaches, Plecos and Scavenger Catfish of similar size.
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Name: Ornate or Splendid Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida, Melanotaenia inornata)
Family: Melanotaeniidae Range: Australia Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Plants, rocks Tank Conditions: 72-77°F; pH 6.5-7.2; dH 10-12 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallons Light: High Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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