Murray River Rainbowfish

Murray River Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia fluviatilis
✓ Compatible
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Murray River Rainbowfish Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Murray River Rainbowfish and Rummy Nose Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–78°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (4" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Murray River Rainbowfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Rummy Nose Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 40 gallons

ParameterMurray River RainbowfishRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature68–78°F74–82°F
pH6.5–85.5–7
Max Size4"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal20 gal

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