Checkered Ornate Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida inornata) Myleus / Pacu native to the Amazon and

native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins

A group working together creates a mesmerizing rhythm that turns the aquarium into an active riverbed instead of a static display

The spotted leporinus is from Brazil

Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons (75+ gallons recommended for larger schools)

Checkered Ornate Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida inornata) Myleus / Pacu native to the Amazon andCheckered Ornate Rainbowfish Melanotaenia splendida inornata Subtle checkering with natural Australian shine The Checkered Ornate Rainbowfish is a refined and energetic Australian species known for its clean body shape and soft, patterned contrast. A silver to olive gold base is overlaid with subtle checkered scale edging that creates a textured, crosshatched appearance under bright lighting. Mature males often develop warm yellow, orange, or red