Freshwater Inventory Archive
Shown below is a complete list of the freshwater fish & invertebrate species that can sometimes be found at The Fish Room. Not all species shown are kept in stock at all times, but many can be sourced upon customer request! Photos are representative images, not exact specimens. Contact Us for availability and pricing!
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Rainbow - Boesemani
Melanotaenia boesemani
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 4.5 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Danios, Rasboras, Larger Tetras, Ghost Shrimp
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Rainbow - Madagascar
Bedotia geayi
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 11 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Black Ruby Barbs, Corydoras, Catfish
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Rainbow - Neon
Melanotaenia praecox
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 2.5 to 3 inches
Lifespan: 4 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Guppies, Barbs, Platys
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Rainbow - Parkinsoni
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Temperament: Community Fish
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Mollies, Rasboras, Guppies, Tetras
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Rainbow - Paskai
Pseudomugil paskai
Tank size: 10+ Gallons
Max Size: 1.5 inches
Lifespan: 2 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Mollies, Honey Gourami, Zebra Danios, Corydoras
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Rainbow - Spotted Blue Eye
Pseudomugil gertrudae
Tank size: 10+ Gallons
Max Size: 1.5 inches
Lifespan: 2 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Mollies, Honey Gourami, Zebra Danios, Corydoras
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Rainbowfish - Celebese
Telmatherina latigesi
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 3 inches
Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Harlequin Rasboras, Guppies, Dwarf Gourami, Corydoras Catfish, Bristlenose Plecos
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Rainbowfish - Furcata
Pseudomugil furcatus
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 2.5 inches
Lifespan: 3 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Celestial Pearl Danios, Chili Rasboras, Harlequin Rasboras, Dwarf Gouramis
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Rainbowfish - Goyder River
Melanotaenia trifasciata
Tank size: 55+ Gallons
Max Size: 4 to 6 inches
Lifespan: 4 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Barbs, Catfish
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Rainbowfish - New Guinea
Glossolepis incisus
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 5 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Rasboras, Danios, Catfish, Kribensis Cichlid
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Rainbowfish - Threadfin
Iriatherina werneri
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 2 inches
Lifespan: 4 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Danios, Rasboras, Corydoras, Shrimp
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Rainbowfish - Turquoise
Melanotaenia lacustris
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 4 inches
Lifespan: 5 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Rasboras, Tetras, Danios, Corydoras
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