🐟 Banded Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata)
Freshwater Rainbowfish • Color Display Species • Active Schooling Fish • Community Aquarium Friendly
 
📋 The Banded Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata) is one of the most striking and variable rainbowfish species, known for its wide body shape, bold lateral stripes, and intense color patches that vary by locality. Populations can display combinations of red, yellow, orange, blue, or iridescent green—making them a favorite among rainbowfish enthusiasts.
This species is a fast, energetic swimmer that thrives in large, well-oxygenated planted aquariums. Known for its peaceful temperament, the Banded Rainbowfish mixes well with other similarly sized community fish. Males develop exceptionally vivid colors when kept in groups with females and provided with high-quality foods and bright lighting.
A true centerpiece species, the Banded Rainbowfish brings movement, color, and personality to any large freshwater setup.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Highly Variable Color Forms: Locality-based reds, yellows, blues, and greens
⚪ Robust Schooling Species: Ideal for active community tanks
📏 Large Rainbowfish: Grows up to 14 cm
✅ Peaceful & Social: Colors intensify in groups
🐟Excellent Display Fish: Incredible color under strong lighting