Ok Tedi Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia oktediensis)

Fish in the family Melanotaeniidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMelanotaenia oktediensis

FamilyMelanotaeniidae

Also known asOktediensis Rainbow

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful (active)

DietOmnivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size50 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 9-18 dGH

Appearance

Silvery body with a warm yellow-orange flush over the rear and red-edged fins in dominant males; females duller.

Difficulty and care for the Ok Tedi Rainbowfish

Easy

Origin and habitat

Papua New Guinea (Ok Tedi / upper Fly River system)

Keeper notes

Peaceful, hardy schooler; dominant males flush yellow-orange during display without aggression toward tankmates.

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