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Kamaka Rainbowfish
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The Kamaka rainbowfish was discovered in the Kamaka Lake on the island of Irian Jaya (Indonesia). These beautiful blue and purple hued fish are now bred in Florida where we source some of our rainbows, including the Kamaka. Kamakas are larger, reaching about three and a half inches, and they are a peaceful schooling fish, great for planted and mid-size community tanks.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Melanotaenia kamaka |
| Origin | Western New Guinea, Indonesia (captive-bred in Florida) |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 3½" |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Rainbowfish are active swimmers, so leave open swimming space along the front, with plants along the back and sides. Use a filter, a heater and a tight-fitting lid, since they can jump.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They get along with peaceful fish of similar size, such as other rainbowfish, larger tetras, barbs, danios, corydoras and plecos.
Good to know: Kamaka rainbows show blue and purple shades that look best under good aquarium lighting.
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