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Irian Jaya Rainbowfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia irianjaya

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Channel Catfish

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Checker Barb

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Ideal Tank Mates
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Cherry Barb

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Cherry Shrimp

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Neocaridina davidi

Ideal Tank Mates
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chili Rasbora

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chipokae Mbuna

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chocolate Cichlid

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chocolate Gourami

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Christmas Fulu

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Chuco Cichlid

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Clown Killifish

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Clown Knifefish

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Clown Loach

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Irian Jaya Rainbowfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Melanotaenia irianjaya · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Irian Jaya Rainbowfish: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive