Melanotaenia Mairasi Rainbowfish fish orange head stripes while sparring

orange head stripes while sparring constantly with conspecifics and other rainbows in your tank

This small

Similar to other variations of Apistogramma cacatuoides

Sinking pellets will be taken as well but not with as much gusto

Another undemanding species

Melanotaenia Mairasi Rainbowfish fish orange head stripes while sparringA medium sized close relative to the "Most Amazing Rainbow," the Mairasi Rainbow attains a max size of 3 to 4 inches in captivity and is known to glow with red orange fins and horizontal lines along the body. This species is one of few to attain an almost tri coloration on the fins and the nuptial band glows lava orange! Being a smaller species and one that appreciates cooler temps (low 70s F), the Mairasi Rainbow will do quite marvelously with plants