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Skull Creek Rainbow Fish (Melanotaenia sahulensis<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Skull Creek Rainbow Fish is a vibrant and active freshwater species known for its striking iridescent colors and elongated, streamlined body. Ideal for community aquariums, it adds dynamic movement and dazzling hues to mid- to large-sized tanks.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to northern Australia, specifically Skull Creek and surrounding freshwater streams. Prefers clear, slightly flowing waters with submerged vegetation and open swimming areas.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Omnivorous. Thrives on a varied diet including:<\/p>\n

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    High-quality flakes and pellets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Frozen or live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional vegetable matter to support color<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Peaceful and schooling, best kept in groups of 6 or more. Compatible with:<\/p>\n

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      Rainbowfish species of similar size<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tetras, barbs, danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Corydoras and other peaceful bottom dwellers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Avoid:<\/strong> Aggressive or fin-nipping species that may stress them.<\/p>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Low. Males may show minor display behavior during breeding, but overall peaceful.<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Beginner to intermediate. Hardy, adaptable, and ideal for community freshwater tanks with stable water conditions.<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u201382\u00b0F (23\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 6.8\u20137.8<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> 5\u201315 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Notes:<\/strong> Provide open swimming areas with planted hiding spots; a well-maintained filtration system ensures vibrant color and healthy behavior.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The Skull Creek Rainbow Fish (Melanotaenia sahulensis<\/em>) is a colorful, peaceful, and active species, perfect for aquarists seeking a dynamic centerpiece for freshwater community tanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Skull Creek Rainbow Fish (Melanotaenia sahulensis) Overview The Skull Creek Rainbow Fish is a vibrant and active freshwater species known for its striking iridescent colors and elongated, streamlined body. Ideal for community aquariums, it adds dynamic movement and dazzling hues to mid- to large-sized tanks. Origin Native to northern Australia, specifically Skull Creek and surrounding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12706,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[45],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12707","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-rainbow-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/12707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=12707"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=12707"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=12707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}