Parkinson's Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia parkinsoni)



Derived from Papua New Guinea. Habitat in rivers and streams vegetated sandy. Long Parkinson's Rainbowfish can reach about 15 cm in the aquarium, although in the wild could be even greater size. Rainbow type has a unique color pattern that includes when compared with other types of rainbow. Its body has a silvery blue color but the fins have a striking bright orange color. When hit by the light color will glow. This color is only on the male. In female fish are not this color and the female has more body colors to fade.


Parkinson's Rainbowfish are omnivorous fish that requires a mix of live and feed. The food of life, among others, include bloodworm, tubifex, water fleas, and brine shrimp. Feeding performed at least once a week. If the live feed is not available, substitute fish can be fed frozen. Like many fish, it would be better if this fish kept in aquariums that are made to imitate the condition of their natural habitat. Rainbow fish are highly adaptable but prefers fish aquarium there is lots of water plants. Use a dark substrate and a dimmed background to create the appearance of this fish looks more nge-jreng.


Water conditions are necessary; pH 6.5 to 8.5 the water temperature 21-28 C.Ada good idea to try to make the aquarium in direct sunlight so that the sun's rays can affect the fish's body so that the color of this fish looks much more amazing. Rainbow does not require any special treatment, but the condition of the tank must be properly maintained in order to keep the fish healthy. At least 25-50% of the water from the tank must be replaced once a week. These fish are very active swimmers. Parkinson's Rainbowfish is a fish that can adapt in a peaceable community aquarium. Try to maintain this fish in groups of male fish and female fish.

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