Melanotaenia Ogilbyi, Ogilby's Rainbowfish fish a sand substrate will provide

a sand substrate will provide entertainment for these curious fish as they sift the substrate for morsels to eat

Another undemanding species

disc-shaped body and strong pectoral fins

the orange bleeds into the body and converges at the lateral line area

nano tank enthusiasts

Melanotaenia Ogilbyi, Ogilby's Rainbowfish fish a sand substrate will provideThis population likely originates from the Timika Region in Southern Papua due to its color pattern matching the timika locale description. The Ogilby Rainbowfish is a dwarf species maxing out at 2. 5 to 3. 5 inches in size. The vibrant reds and yellows can be enhanced with quality dried foods, frozen fare and live micro crustacean feedings. Against some lush green vegetation, Melanotaenia ogilbyi will truly shine! In a community tank this species