Parkinsons Rainbowfish

🔥 Parkinson’s Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia parkinsoni)
Add bold colour and powerful schooling movement to your aquarium with the striking Parkinson’s Rainbowfish. Melanotaenia parkinsoni Known for their deep steel-blue bodies contrasted with vibrant orange to red fins, these large rainbowfish are a true showpiece for spacious planted aquariums. Active, peaceful, and highly social, they bring constant energy and shimmering colour to the midwater zone.

As they mature, males develop more intense colouration, creating a dramatic contrast when kept in a group.

🌿 Why Choose Parkinson’s Rainbowfish?
🎨 Metallic blue body with bright orange/red fins
🐠 Large, active and peaceful schooling fish
🌿 Excellent centrepiece species for big planted aquariums
⭐ Males intensify in colour with age and hierarchy
👥 Constant midwater movement and strong group behaviour

In a well-maintained aquarium, Parkinson’s Rainbowfish swim in loose, energetic schools, flashing vivid colour as they turn and interact.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Melanotaenia parkinsoni
📛 Common Name: Parkinson’s Rainbowfish
🏠 Tank Size: 180L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~12–15 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful and social
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 6–10+ recommended

Parkinson’s Rainbowfish thrive in spacious, well-planted aquariums with open swimming areas and moderate water flow.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with larger tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, gouramis, and other similarly peaceful species. Avoid very small or slow-moving fish that may be outcompeted during feeding.

⚠️ Important Notes
This is a larger rainbowfish species that requires plenty of swimming space. Best colouration and behaviour are achieved in groups with stable water conditions and varied diet.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a bold, high-impact rainbowfish with strong colour contrast and nonstop activity.