Aquarist Species:  Melanotaenia kamaka

Aquarist: AsianFishBiologist

Species Profile: Melanotaenia kamaka

Description:   Melanotaenia kamaka AKA kamaka rainbow

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Other Region

Distribution:   

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

Pair Acquired from a local fish store

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

2m/3f in a 78-80 degree 20 gallon aquarium. medium size spawning mop for 3-4 days, the remove adults to prevent egg eating

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Fry hatch in 7-9 days and consume yolk sac quickly. Feed powered fry foods as soon as they hatch. Naupuli can be fed around 7-10 days post hatch.