Photo for Melanotaenia maccullochi Photo Copyright: freshwater_fish_directory Melanotaenia maccullochi (Dwarf Rainbowfish)Class: Order: Family: Scientific Name:Melanotaenia maccullochi Other Scientific Name(s):Melanotaenia macculochi Common Name:Dwarf Rainbowfish Distribution: Diet:omnivorous, will eat pretty much anything offered to it. they are mainly insectavores, however, like most rainbowfish, you should take care that there is some vegetable matter provided in the diet in the form of a good veggie flake and/or skinned green peas. Temperament:extremely peacefull, active aquarium fish. will happily co-habitate with other peaceful species of any kind. like any rainbowfish they should be kept in groups of around 3 or more Sexing: Breeding:egg scatterer. The male will put on a display for the female by brightening its colours and flaring fins while circling her. if she is receptive to the display, they will scatter eggs over an available plant, or a wool spawining mop. the eggs are large and firm, but the fry small and somewhat difficult to raise. Special Care: Other Comments: ...

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