{"product_id":"goldie-river-rainbow-melanotaenia-cf-goldiei-dekai","title":"Goldie River Rainbow - Melanotaenia cf. goldiei (Dekai)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGoldie River Rainbow – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotaenia cf. goldiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Dekai”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldie River Rainbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a larger, active rainbowfish with strong colour potential, confident shoaling behaviour and a distinctive locality-based trade identity. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDekai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form is best listed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotaenia cf. goldiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Dekai”, as it is associated with the Goldie River Rainbowfish group but may represent a locality or collection form rather than a fully confirmed standard aquarium strain. It is best suited to spacious, mature aquariums with clean, well-oxygenated water, open swimming space and a proper group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goldie River Rainbow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goldie River Rainbowfish, Goldiei Rainbowfish, Dekai Rainbowfish, Goldie’s Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotaenia cf. goldiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Dekai”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotaenia goldiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Dekai”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality \/ Strain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dekai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotaenia goldiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a New Guinea rainbowfish associated with a range of freshwater habitats, including swamps, backwaters, tributary streams and larger river systems. These environments can include areas of vegetation, submerged wood, open swimming space and seasonally variable water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dekai form should be treated as a locality or collection strain. In the aquarium, it should be provided with a spacious planted or natural-style setup with open swimming areas, plants around the edges, good filtration and stable water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldie River Rainbows are medium to larger rainbowfish with a streamlined body, strong swimming ability and developing adult colour that improves with maturity. Males may show blue, green, yellow, orange or reddish tones depending on locality, condition, mood and lighting, often with stronger fin colour and body depth as they age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are usually smaller, slimmer and less intensely coloured, though still attractive in a settled group. Adults commonly reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with older males becoming deeper-bodied and more impressive over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to larger planted community aquariums, rainbowfish displays and New Guinea-style setups. It needs open swimming space, a secure group, clean water and peaceful but robust tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldie River Rainbows are generally hardy once settled, but they are active fish and should not be kept in cramped aquariums. Juveniles may appear comparatively plain, but males develop stronger colour and body shape with age, good food and stable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are strongly preferred for mature adults and mixed rainbowfish displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. A mixed group with both males and females encourages better colour, natural display behaviour and more stable social interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goldie River Rainbows prefer clean, stable, well-oxygenated water with regular water changes. They are adaptable, but they do best in mature aquariums with good filtration and plenty of swimming room. Avoid poor water quality, low oxygen, unstable new aquariums and cramped conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldie River Rainbows are peaceful, active shoaling fish. Males may display and chase lightly, but this is usually normal rainbowfish behaviour when the group is large enough and space is adequate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tank mates include other similar-sized rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, larger rasboras, robust tetras, livebearers in suitable water, peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish and other calm medium-sized community fish. Avoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers and very small shy fish that may be intimidated by their activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldie River Rainbows are omnivorous and easy to feed once settled. Offer quality flakes, small to medium pellets and granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and bloodworm. Vegetable and algae-based foods can also be included. A varied diet helps support colour, growth, breeding condition and long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active midwater shoaling fish that spends much of its time swimming in open areas. Males may display to females and rival males by intensifying colour, spreading fins and swimming side by side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding may occur in mature aquariums. Like other rainbowfish, they scatter adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants, moss or spawning mops over a period of days. Adults may eat eggs or fry, so separate breeding arrangements are needed if you want to raise young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a spacious aquarium with open swimming room, good filtration and stable water quality. This is not a nano rainbowfish and should be planned for as a larger, active species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a proper group and avoid mixing different \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotaenia goldiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e locality forms if maintaining strain purity is important. Colour improves with age, diet, space and low stress, so young fish should be given time to mature. A secure lid is recommended, as active rainbowfish can jump when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare to occasional \/ Specialist rainbowfish strain or locality form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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