Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata, image by Paul Barrow

Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata    (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886)
Synonyms: Melanotaenia rubrostriata, Nematocentris rubrostriatus
Common Name: Red-striped Rainbowfish
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Continent: Asia
Distribution: Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food: small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 23-28°C
Water Chemistry: pH 5.5-7.5
FBAS Size:    Males [115mm]    Females [110mm]
FBAS Class: Mc
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 60cm or longer
Gender Differences: males slightly more colourful
Breeding: easy; egglayer
Additional Information: There is some confusion as to whether or not this is a full species, Melanotaenia rubrostriata, or a subspecies, Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata. 

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