Melanotaenia Mairasi Rainbowfish fish This species was actually named

This species was actually named after "Godfather of Rainbowfish" Ichthyologist Dr

You can see a white accent on the top of their dorsal fins

orange head stripes while sparring constantly with conspecifics and other rainbows in your tank

This form of Geophagus pyrocephalus is a stunning specimen to behold in any aquarium

Melanotaenia Mairasi Rainbowfish fish This species was actually namedA medium sized close relative to the "Most Amazing Rainbow," the Mairasi Rainbow attains a max size of 3 to 4 inches in captivity and is known to glow with red orange fins and horizontal lines along the body. This species is one of few to attain an almost tri coloration on the fins and the nuptial band glows lava orange! Being a smaller species and one that appreciates cooler temps (low 70s F), the Mairasi Rainbow will do quite marvelously with plants