Checkered Ornate Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida inornata) Size:4.5 - 5 inches Extremely interactive and aware

Extremely interactive and aware

Males have a thicker anal fin than females of the species and are usually a bit smaller

Their natural diet is mostly made up of the fruit and leaves of the wild fig

Also known as the Salmon catfish

Checkered Ornate Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida inornata) Size:4.5 - 5 inches Extremely interactive and awareCheckered Ornate Rainbowfish Melanotaenia splendida inornata Subtle checkering with natural Australian shine The Checkered Ornate Rainbowfish is a refined and energetic Australian species known for its clean body shape and soft, patterned contrast. A silver to olive gold base is overlaid with subtle checkered scale edging that creates a textured, crosshatched appearance under bright lighting. Mature males often develop warm yellow, orange, or red