Arfak Rainbowfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
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Arfak Rainbowfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Arfak Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia arfakensis
TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface
StockingSchool of 6+
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Arfak Rainbowfish & Checker Barb
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Oliotius oligolepis
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Checkerboard Cichlid
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Dicrossus filamentosus
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chequered Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Cherry Barb
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Puntius titteya
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Cherry Shrimp
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Neocaridina davidi
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chili Rasbora
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Boraras brigittae
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Puntius semifasciolatus
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chipokae Mbuna
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Melanochromis chipokae
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Labidochromis chisumulae
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chocolate Cichlid
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Hypselecara temporalis
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chocolate Gourami
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Loricaria cataphracta
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Christmas Fulu
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Xystichromis phytophagus
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Chuco Cichlid
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Chuco godmanni
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Clown Killifish
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Epiplatys annulatus
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Clown Knifefish
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Chitala ornata
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Clown Loach
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Chromobotia macracanthus
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Clown Pleco (L104)
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Panaqolus maccus
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Arfak Rainbowfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Metriaclima callainos
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive
Arfak Rainbowfish & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Melanotaenia arfakensis · Apistogramma cacatuoides
Arfak Rainbowfish: PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive