PARKINSON'S RAINBOW (ORANGE)
Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size:
Temperament:
Preferred Water Parameters
pH Level: 6.8-7.8
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range
Southern New Guinea, near Port Moresby.
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
This species occurs in 2 colour forms: orange finned and also yellow finned. Hardy and easy to care for, best kept in a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space. Males develop long fins with age.
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