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MURRAY RIVER RAINBOW

June 24, 2019
by Web Support
MURRAY RIVER RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Beginner
Max Growth Size: 10-11 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 10-25 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.8-7.8
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate

 

Range

South-eastern Australia: Murray-Darling River system and Clarence River.

 

Reproduction

Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels.

 

Feeding

Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly.

 

Additional Comments

Murray Rainbows can tolerate quite cool temperatures (down to 8C), ideal for unheated tanks and garden ponds in many areas of SE Australia. An excellent mosquito controller, suitable for frog ponds (if not too overgrown).

 

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June 24, 2019
by Web Support