Skip to product information
1 of 1

AquariumFish.com

Freshwater fish

Maccullochi Rainbow

Maccullochi Rainbow

Regular price 36.99
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Quantity

Quick Facts

Scientific Name Melanotaenia maccullochi
Origin Northern Australia and southern New Guinea
Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Adult Size Up to 2½"
Lifespan 4–5 years
Diet Omnivore
Water Temperature 68–79°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: Maccullochi are one of the smallest Melanotaenia rainbows, with dark stripes and red-tipped fins.

View full details