Oktedi Rainbowfish

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 24 - 26

Inhabits mountain streams of 300-500 m elevation 900-950 km upstream from the sea (Ref. 2847). Is an omnivorous egg layer, generally peaceful community fish which prefers the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.3, H=12, 23°C water temperature with rock, plant and driftwood cover (Ref. 6398).

aquarium: commercial

The Oktedi rainbowfish (Melanotaenia oktediensis) is a species of rainbowfish in the subfamily Melanotaeniinae. It is endemic to the Ok Tedi River, part of the Fly River system in southern Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is rivers.