Melanotaenia lacustris

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular species
requires space to swim
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
year-round in optimal conditions
spawning on plants
gptkbp:breeding_range 6 months
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color can change with mood
gptkbp:color_variation various color morphs
gptkbp:coloration brightly colored
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Lakeside_rainbowfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Lake_Sentani
gptkbp:egg_fry small and free-swimming
gptkbp:family gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:fins long and flowing
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther
gptkbp:fishing_regulations suitable for community tanks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 100 liters
planted tanks preferred
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Melanotaenia
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanotaenia lacustris
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Melanotaenia_lacustris
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species
gptkbp:water_management good filtration required
gptkbp:water_requirement neutral to slightly acidic
gptkbp:year 1866
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5