Crimson-Spotted Rainbow Fish

Scientific name: Melanotaenia deboulayi

Other names: East coast drainage Rainbow

• Silvery, blue-grey with a luminous rainbow colouring on the tail. They have a red spot behind their eyes.
• Rainbow Fish are omnivorous fish, particularly suited for garden ponds and aquariums.
• Commonly 8-10cm, males can grow to 13-15cm. Fully grown in 6 months.
• Will breed in your pond.
• Can tolerate temperatures from 10°-34°c and pH from 5.8 – 9.0. 
• Rainbowfish help Control mosquitoes by feeding on the larvae. Will eat small tadpoles.

STOCKING RATE IN DAM

2 fish per 1 sqm