HomeCompare fishMurray river rainbowfish vs Banded rainbowfish Murray river rainbowfish vs Banded rainbowfish: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 18–22°C (64–72°F).A pH of 6.5–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideMurray river rainbowfishBanded rainbowfishAdult size9 cm (3.5 in)14 cm (5.5 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature18–22°C (64–72°F)18–22°C (64–72°F)pH6.5–7.26.5–7.2TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankWith cautionWith cautionCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesMurray river rainbowfishMelanotaenia fluviatilisBanded rainbowfishMelanotaenia trifasciata