Melanotaenia lacustris (Turquoise rainbow fish)

Melanotaenia Lacustris is a freshwater fish from Australia. It is a colored fish, with tones ranging from bright red to vibrant blue via yellow and green. Its color can vary depending on its environment and mood. Melatotaenia Lacustris measures about 10 cm long and has a classic fusiform shape, with a fin -shaped tail and prominent pectoral and pelvic fins.

Melatotaenia Lacustris is a gregarious fish, which means that he likes to live in a group. It feeds mainly on small insects and crustaceans which he finds in his natural habitat, the lakes and the rivers of Australia. Melanotaenia Lacustris is a very active fish and can be easily observed swimming on the surface of the water or jumping to catch its prey.

Melatotaenia Lacustris is a fish much appreciated by aquarophilia enthusiasts because of its beauty and its playful personality. It is easy to maintain in captivity and can live up to 5 years in a well -equipped and maintained aquarium. Melatotaenia lacustris is generally peaceful and can be maintained with other species of peaceful fish, but it is important to provide it with sufficient space to swim and hide.

Melanotaenia Lacustris is a vulnerable species due to the destruction of its natural habitat and water pollution. Although its population is still relatively stable, it is important to protect this unique and spectacular species to guarantee its long -term survival.

The males have longer and darker fins, and are more colorful.