{"product_id":"gin-gin-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-duboulayi","title":"Gin Gin Rainbowfish | Melanotaenia duboulayi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gin Gin Rainbowfish is a locality form of the Crimson-spotted Rainbowfish, a hardy and peaceful eastern Australian native. Males flush blue-gold with rows of red spotting as they mature, and the colours only sharpen when the fish is kept in an active shoal. Reaching around 10–11 cm, it is a superb, good-natured display fish for a spacious community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to coastal rivers, creeks, billabongs and dune lakes of eastern Australia, from Queensland into New South Wales. It favours still or slow-flowing water near the surface, around vegetation, log snags and submerged debris, and tolerates a wide seasonal swing in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic rainbowfish shape — deep-bodied with twin dorsal fins. The body glows silvery blue-green to gold, patterned with rows of small crimson to red-brown spots, and the fins carry red and dusky edging. Mature, dominant males are noticeably brighter and deeper-bodied than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active and best kept as a shoal of six or more, where males display their colours by chasing and posturing without harm. It mixes beautifully with other rainbowfish, larger tetras, peaceful barbs, catfish and native gudgeons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a hearty appetite. Feed a quality flake or small pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable matter. Feeding a varied diet brings out the best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn undemanding, hardy fish suited to beginners. It appreciates a roomy tank with open swimming space, some planting around the edges and clean, well-oxygenated water. As a subtropical native it does well at cooler room temperatures and does not need a heater in most of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops over an extended period, attaching sticky eggs by fine threads. Adults largely ignore the eggs, which hatch in about a week; fry take tiny foods and infusoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelanotaenia duboulayi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrimson-spotted Rainbowfish (Gin Gin form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal eastern Australia (Queensland \u0026amp; New South Wales)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–11 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive native and community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther rainbowfish, larger peaceful tetras, peaceful barbs, native gudgeons and rainbows, Corydoras and other calm catfish that enjoy the same open, well-oxygenated water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and very small fish that may be outpaced at feeding time by this fast, active shoaler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232829653283,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232829686051,"sku":"BA8769","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Gin_Gin_Rainbowfish_75acfd12-a5ce-43fb-a956-5946a21a876b.jpg?v=1781699999","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/gin-gin-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-duboulayi","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}