Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, micro pellets, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Parkinsoni Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia parkinsoni · Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Kemp Welsh River)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other rainbowfish, tetras, barbs, corydoras
Tank mates to avoid
Fin-nippers, aggressive fish
Care notes
Orange-and-yellow with orange fin highlights. One of the more colorful PNG rainbowfish. Active schooling fish; needs open swimming space. Males display to each other — best kept 1:2 male:female ratio.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.