Imported

Blue Rainbow Fish

Melanotaenia lacustris

Native Location: Papua New Guinea

Climate: Tropical

Maximum Size: 6cm

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Omnivore

Breeding: Moderate

Temperature Range: 21-26℃ (70-79℉)

Preferred pH Range: 7.0-8.5

Minimum Aquarium 120L for a group of 5-6 fish

Potential Tank mates: Pleco, Loaches, Dwarf cichlids and Tetras

Care Level: Easy

Rainbowfish are native to Australia, Papua New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, found in streams, rivers, lakes and swamps. These locations are filled with overhanging vegetation, which should be replicated in any home aquarium. Aquatic plants are a vital part of the Rainbowfish setup. Additionally, an aquarium with plenty of space to swim will allow the Blue Rainbowfish to beautifully dart around in their group, providing a beautiful display of colour and activity.

Despite their size, Rainbowfish have small mouths, meaning any smaller fish, such as neon tetras, are safe. The diet of the Blue Rainbowfish consists of almost anything it can find. They are not fussy. Offering a balanced diet of protein, krill, algae dry foods, and some live or frozen foods such as daphnia, or brine shrimp will promote natural colour development and keep your fish as healthy as possible. 

Breeding Blue Rainbowfish is no different to other Rainbowfish. They tend to spawn early in the morning, and their eggs will attach to aquatic plants such as Java moss. It is a good idea to use a dedicated aquarium for breeding and prepare to remove the eggs once they are fertilised. Spawning mops are handy for this purpose. 

All our fish are quarantined on arrival for two weeks. During this time, they are treated for any possible diseases and given a complete health check  to make sure they are health, happy and eating well before being placed in our display aquariums, ready for sale.

Dead on Arrival (DOA) Policy: In the unfortunate event that your fish arrives dead, please follow these steps: Within 12 hours of the delivery, take clear, unopened bag pictures showing the deceased fish. Send these photographs and your order number to our customer service email at [email protected] or to our Facebook page and we will then offer a refund or store credit for the cost of the fish. 

Two-Week Guarantee Policy: We stand behind the health and quality of our fish, which is why we offer a two-week guarantee starting from the day of delivery. If your fish dies within this time frame, adhere to the following procedure: Take clear photos of the deceased fish. Using a reliable test kit, document via a dated photo, water parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels). Please email us the photographs, water parameters, and order number to [email protected] or our Facebook page. After reviewing your claim, if approved, we will issue a store credit for the cost of the fish. Our two-week guarantee does not cover fish deaths due to unsuitable water conditions, incompatible tank mates or “disasters” i.e. a heater overheating. We recommend thoroughly researching each fish species' needs before introducing them to your aquarium to prevent such situations. 

 Freight Charges: Please note that shipping or freight charges are non-refundable under all circumstances. We hope this guide makes our refund and guarantee process more understandable. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We are always happy to assist. Thank you for choosing The Fish Room. Happy fish keeping!