Lake Eacham Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia eachamensis)

Fish in the family Melanotaeniidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMelanotaenia eachamensis

FamilyMelanotaeniidae

Also known asEacham Rainbow, Eachamensis Rainbow

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful (active)

DietOmnivore

Adult size3.5 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 68-79°F, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 6-16 dGH

Appearance

Deep-bodied silvery rainbow with a reddish-orange flush and red-edged fins in dominant males; females and juveniles plainer.

Difficulty and care for the Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Easy

Origin and habitat

Australia (Atherton Tablelands, northeastern QLD)

Keeper notes

Peaceful, hardy schooler famous as a conservation icon (once thought extinct in the wild). Tolerates cooler water; males display harmlessly.

Log Lake Eacham Rainbowfish in your reef tank

Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Lake Eacham Rainbowfish alongside everything else in your reef.

Download Reef Trak See the full app