Lake Kutubu -Turquoise Rainbowfish

The Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish is a beautiful fish with an playful personality. This fish is found only in Lake Kutubu, a limestone filled lake in southern Papua New Guinea. They are one of the larger rainbow fish, reaching up to 12cm, and are an array of blue hues and fading to a yellowish hue at the bottom . They are active swimmers and enjoy a spacious planted aquarium. Best kept in groups of 6 or more with multiple females to one male.

Features oftheLake Kutubu Rainbowfish:

• Tolerates slightly alkaline water.
• Peaceful community fish with appropriate male to female ratio.
• Stunning array of blue hues that change with mood.
• Larger species growing up to 12cm with large eyes.
• Active and spritely swimmers

Tank Mate Compatibility:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish are relatively peaceful community fish that prefer to swim in groups of 6 or more. It is best to keep multiple females per male. They can also be kept with other peaceful community fish.

Heres a list of some of the best tank mates for yourLake Kutubu Rainbowfish.

• Corydoras Catfish
• Bristlenose Catfish
• Mollies
• Larger species ofTetras

Feeding:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish are omnivores and will eat flake, small pellets,live, fresh, frozen, and freeze-dried. For optimal health, provide a variety of foods, which can include high-quality flake foods, brine shrimp, and any type of worms, as well as vegetable supplements and spirulina.

Lake KutubuRainbow fish have small throats, ensure food particles are not too large.

Equipment:

Aquarium:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish are best suited to a longer aquarium as they are active and energetic swimmers. An aquarium 3ft or larger is recommended. They are also well known jumpers, thus their aquarium should be well covered.

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Heater:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish prefer water temperatures between 22 C – 26 C.

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Lighting:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish are found indarker waters of Lake Kutubulocated in Papua New Guinea. They are happiest in a dimly lit environment. We recommend LED aquarium lighting with adjustable brightness to ensure the light level can be altered for happy fish.

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Filtration:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish will tolerate wide parameters and slightly alkaline water however enjoy good water quality and stable conditions. Ensure adequate filtration in your aquarium.

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Substrate:

Lake KutubuRainbowfishenjoy dark substrates that mimic their natural habitat. They show vibrant colours when less stressed in a darker environment.

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Plants for Rainbowfish:

Lake KutubuRainbowfish enjoy spacious yet dense planted aquariums with medium to large plants, including floating plants. Plant out the background with tall growing plants, leaving the foreground an open space for swimming.

• Thin Vallisneria
• Giant Vallisneria
• Anubias
• Bananas Lillies

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Decorations for Rainbowfish:

Rock & wood can be placed in the aquarium to mimic natural habitats and provide hiding locations to retreat to.

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