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Melanotaenia sahulensis (4-5 cm)
Australian rainbow - live, school of 8+, oxygenated water
Melanotaenia sahulensis (Melanotaenia sahulensis) is a very active fish that appreciates space and a moderate current.
Behaviour & care
Gregarious and lively; schooling (8+). Cover recommended (jumping).
Diet
Omnivorous: quality pellets/flakes, live/frozen (daphnia, artemia).
Water quality
- Temperature: 24 - 28°C
- pH: 7.0 - 8.0
- GH: 6 - 15 °dGH
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Melanotaenia sahulensis |
|---|---|
| Size sold | 4-5 cm |
| Adult size | 10 - 12 cm (depending on species) |
| Origin | Australia/New Guinea |
| Lifespan | 5 to 8 years |
| Behaviour | Gregarious, active |
| Living zone | Environment/surface |
| Minimum volume | 150 - 200 L |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Breeding | Spawning on mop/fine plants |
| Compatibility | Dynamic fish of similar size |
Aquabota tip
A long, highly oxygenated tank enhances their swimming and colours.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.