WAPOGA RED LASER RAINBOWFISH

•Scientific name: Melanotaenia rubrivittata 6Pronunciation: Mel-an-oh-tay-nee-ah roo-bree-vit-ta-ta

•Size: 4.9cm

•Origin: Wapoga river, Papua Province, Indonesia

•Habitat: Has been found in shallow ponds as well as rivers and sheltered shallow streams under closed forest canopy

•Tank size: 80x30x30cm

•Water requirements: 4.0-7.0 pH, 3-12°H

•Temperature: 23-28°C

•Temperament: Peaceful

•Feeding: Flakes, granules, frozen and live foods like Daphnia and Tubifex

•Availability and cost: Rare, pairs from £25