The Yellow RainbowFish is an active, colorful and peaceful species. They do well in schools in planted aquariums. This species looks better as they age and get more colorful with time.

Scientific Name: Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Max Size: 4”

Diet: Carnivore

Origin: New Guinea

*The picture shown is of an adult male. Juvenile fish will be less colorful.

** Photo Credit Dr. Paul V. Loiselle