Sentani Rainbowfish (Chilatherina sentaniensis)

Fish in the family Melanotaeniidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameChilatherina sentaniensis

FamilyMelanotaeniidae

Also known asSentaniensis Rainbow, Lake Sentani Chilatherina

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful (active)

DietOmnivore

Adult size4.7 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 7.0-8.5, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Elongate body with a bluish-to-reddish flush and red-edged fins in dominant males; females silvery-olive.

Difficulty and care for the Sentani Rainbowfish

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Indonesia (Lake Sentani, West Papua)

Keeper notes

Peaceful large Chilatherina from the same lake as the Red Rainbow; conservation-sensitive and kept via captive lines. Males display harmlessly.

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