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Melanotaenia goldiei
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| Goldie River Rainbowfish | |
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| Goldie River Rainbowfish | |
| Species | Melanotaenia goldiei |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
11-12 cm (4.3-4.7") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Goldie River Rainbowfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Aristeus goldiei
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males are much more vivid in colour than females. On mature males, the first dorsal fin will overlap the second dorsal fin.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful and sociable fish that should be kept in groups of 4-5 or more. A good mix of males and females (more females to males) will show the male's true colours as they display to each other. Keep with other peaceful fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake, as well as live/frozen food like bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
