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Melanotaenia wilsoni
Melanotaenia wilsoni
Similar to maccullochi but smaller and more timid.
Similar to maccullochi but smaller and more timid, with a strong tendency to group and a preference for vegetation cover.
- Adult length
- Up to 3.3 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 23–24 °C
- pH
- 6–6.5
- Natural habitat
- Inhabits shallow, Pandanus-lined spring creeks and connected peat swamps and side channels that expand and contract seasonally.
Rather timid, so retain plant cover.
Same-species behaviour
Strong tendency to group; rather timid.
Diet and feeding
Accepts formulated foods and small live foods.