Our Guide To Keeping Lake Kurumoi Rainbowfish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Melanotaenia parva
   • Common name: Lake Kurumoi Rainbowfish
   • Family: Melanotaeniidae
   • Origin: Lake Kurumoi, Papua New Guinea
   • Adult length: 6 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Lake Kurumoi Rainbowfish thrive in a well-planted aquarium with open swimming spaces.
   • Provide plenty of plants along the back and sides of the tank, leaving open areas for swimming.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Opt for a filtration system that provides gentle to moderate water flow.

5. Diet:

   • Lake Kurumoi Rainbowfish are omnivores and will accept a varied diet.
   • Offer them a combination of high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Lake Kurumoi Rainbowfish are peaceful community fish and can be kept with other small, peaceful species.
   • They do well in a community tank with other rainbowfish, small tetras, rasboras, and peaceful bottom dwellers.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • These rainbowfish are active swimmers and will display schooling behavior when kept in groups.
   • They are peaceful and should not be housed with aggressive or fin-nipping species.