Name: Melanotaenia sp. Lobo Max Size: Up to 3 inches Water Parameters: pH 7.0-8.0, temperature 74-82°F, hardness 5-15 dGH Diet: Omnivorous – thrives on a varied diet including high quality flakes, small pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Occasional vegetable-based foods like spirulina flakes can be beneficial. Temperament: Peaceful and shoaling, best kept in groups of at least 6 individuals. They coexist well with other peaceful community species of similar size. Tank Setup: Provide a well planted aquarium with both open swimming space and areas of dense vegetation. Ensure good filtration and regular water changes to maintain stable water quality. A dark substrate can help enhance their natural coloration. Compatibility: Suitable with other peaceful fish such as small tetras, rasboras, and corydoras catfish. Avoid larger, aggressive species that may stress or harm them. Behavior: Active and social, Melanotaenia sp. Lobo display their best colors and most natural behaviors when kept in groups. Males often show more vibrant hues, especially when interacting with each other or courting females. Fun Fact: Melanotaenia sp. Lobo is a less commonly encountered rainbowfish variant, appreciated by dedicated hobbyists for its unique coloration and rarity. Their introduction to the hobby has given aquarists the opportunity to observe another fascinating, regionally distinct member of the Melanotaenia genus.
