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The Lake Kurumoi rainbowfish (Melanotaenia parva) is a species of freshwater rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae.It was endemic to West Papua in Indonesia.Its natural habitat was only the small Lake Kurumoi in the Bird's Head Peninsula. [2]
In a home setting, these fish need well-oxygenated water with a pH level of 6.8 – 7.2, optimal temperatures varying between 72 and 82 °F (22–28 °C), and plenty of aquatic plants to give them hiding places amid their school. If properly cared for, Rainbowfish can live up to 5 years in captivity. [5]
Axelrod's rainbowfish (Chilatherina axelrodi) is a species of rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae.It is found in Papua New Guinea in the Yungkiri stream in the north western part of that nation.
The Daintree rainbowfish (Cairnsichthys bitaeniatus) is a species of rainbowfish endemic to Australia.This species is endemic to the wet tropics of north eastern Queensland where it has been recorded from the Cooper Creek and nearby Hutchinson Creek systems of the Daintree region of north-eastern Queensland. [3]
It grows up to 5 cm (2.0 in) in length, but this does not include the Threadfin's long tail. Sexing is easy by examining fins: males have larger, gaudier finnage than females. Males also have more intense colours. [2] When reproduction takes place eggs are scattered among the leaves of submerged vegetation, and hatch after 7–10 days. [3]
The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave: About irrational and rational fears. Rainbow Fish Finds his Way: With the help of his new friends, Rainbow Fish finds his way back home. Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea: About modesty and happiness. Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish: About the love between mother and child.
The bulolo rainbowfish (Chilatherina bulolo) is a species of rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae.Bulolo Rainbowfish are found in the fast flowing, rapid water of the mountain streams in the Markham and Ramu river systems of north-eastern Papua New Guinea.
The Celebes rainbowfish is a peaceful aquarium fish. It grows to 7.5 cm (3 inches). It eats prepared foods and small livefoods. [4] It prefers a temperature of 20–28 C (68–82 F), a pH of 7.0 to 7.5 and a hardness of 150 to 200 mg/L.