Parkinsoni Rainbowfish

Parkinsoni Rainbow males exhibit extremely bright orange coloration beginning at the caudal peduncle and bleeding into the body. All fins also contain bright orange bases with black borders.

These fish are omnivorous and should be fed a quality flake food with supplemental proteins such as baby brine shrimp. They require clean water but tolerate a wide variety of water parameters. By providing frequent water changes, you will be rewarded with nearly continuous spawning attempts.Melanotaeniaspecies deposit eggs in weedy areas (often mimicked by a yarn mop) and the eggs hatch 7-10 days later. Eggs can be harvested for hatching in separate tanks to avoid predation. Most Rainbows show their best colors at sunrise, when the males display their bright fins for potential mates. Having more females than males will allow for proper color displays and avoid any unwanted aggression towards lone females.

• pH range:7.0 – 8.0
• TDS range:75 ppm – 300 ppm
• Min Tank Size:55 gal