Aquarist Species:  Melanotaenia sexlineata

Aquarist: NickCondonFish

Species Profile: Melanotaenia sexlineata

Description:   A small Melanotaenia from Papua New Guinea. Known for its "lipstick" and striking yellow coloration.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Upper Fly River, Papua New Guinea

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Tabubil

Genetic Line:   FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired:   2025

My fish were sourced from the 2025 NECA Fall Auction from Basil Holubis. They were an adult mixed group. Have not spawned them yet. They are the "Tabubil" form.