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Duboulay's Rainbowfish Aquarium Care Guide

Melanotaenia duboulayi

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Keeping Duboulay's Rainbowfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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