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Goldie River Rainbowfish
Goldie River Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia goldiei
170 Litres (45 US G.)
11-12 cm (4.3-4.7")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.8
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
8-10 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Melanotaeniidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Goldie River Rainbowfish
Additional scientific names
- Aristeus goldiei
Origin
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Sexing
- Mature males are much more vivid in colour than females. On mature males, the first dorsal fin will overlap the second dorsal fin.
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.
Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake, as well as live/frozen food like bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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