Duboulay's Rainbowfish Aquarium Care Guide
Melanotaenia duboulayi
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: beginner
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 75 liters (20 gallons)
- Compatibility: Excellent for community tanks with other peaceful, similarly sized fish. Avoid housing with very aggressive or fin-nipping species.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of swimming space and areas of dense vegetation for cover and spawning. A varied diet is crucial for optimal health and coloration. Best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior and reduce stress.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-7.8
- Hardness
- 5-15 dGH
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