Goyder River Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia trifasciata "Goyder River"
Goyder River Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata “Goyder River”)
The Goyder River Rainbowfish is one of the most iconic locality forms of the Banded Rainbowfish, prized for its bold red, orange and golden colouration, deep body shape and strong dark mid-lateral stripe. Mature males are especially impressive, often developing intense warm tones through the body and fins when kept in a proper group with females and rival males. This is an active, peaceful Australian rainbowfish that makes a superb centrepiece shoal for a spacious planted freshwater aquarium.
Common Name:
Goyder River Rainbowfish. Also commonly referred to as the Goyder River Banded Rainbowfish, Banded Rainbowfish, Three Stripe Rainbowfish, Jewel Rainbowfish or Regal Rainbowfish.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Melanotaenia trifasciata “Goyder River”
Maximum Size:
Around 10–13 cm in captivity, with mature males usually becoming deeper-bodied and more colourful than females.
Water Type:
Freshwater
Origin / Natural Habitat:
This locality form is associated with the Goyder River system in the Northern Territory, Australia. The wider species is found across northern Australia, including the Northern Territory and Queensland. In the wild, Banded Rainbowfish occur in small streams, waterholes, creeks and rocky or gravel-bottomed habitats, often around submerged branches, vegetation and shaded stream margins.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH Range: 6.5–8.0
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water
Temperament:
Peaceful and suitable for a well-planned community aquarium. It is a very active swimmer, so it should be kept with other peaceful but confident fish that will not be stressed by its movement or feeding speed.
Diet:
Omnivorous. It should be offered a varied diet including quality flake, small pellets, colour-enhancing foods, frozen brineshrimp, daphnia, cyclops, bloodworm, mosquito larvae and occasional live foods. A varied diet will help support strong red, orange and yellow colouration in mature males.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is at least 200 litres, with a 4ft aquarium or larger strongly preferred due to its adult size and active swimming behaviour.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active mid-to-upper level shoaling fish that should be kept in a group of at least 6, ideally 8 or more. Males show their best colour when kept with females and rival males, especially in a mature aquarium with planted sides, open swimming space, good oxygenation and stable water quality. Like many rainbowfish, it may jump when startled, so a secure lid is recommended.
Aquarium Category:
Community Fish
This species is peaceful and works well with other robust, non-aggressive community fish that enjoy similar water conditions. Suitable tank mates include other rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, larger tetras, danios, Corydoras, bristlenose plecos and calm dwarf cichlids. Avoid aggressive cichlids, persistent fin nippers, very shy fish and small delicate species that may be stressed by its activity level.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Best kept in a mature, well-filtered aquarium with excellent oxygenation, regular maintenance and plenty of open swimming room. Planted margins, darker substrate and quality lighting can help enhance colour, while the centre of the aquarium should remain open for swimming. If breeding or maintaining locality strains, avoid mixing Goyder River Rainbowfish with other Melanotaenia trifasciata locality forms to preserve clean bloodlines.
Suitable for:
Beginner to intermediate fishkeepers
Availability:
Occasional in trade, especially as a locality strain
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Goyder River Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia trifasciata "Goyder River"
Goyder River Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia trifasciata "Goyder River"
Goyder River Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata “Goyder River”)
The Goyder River Rainbowfish is one of the most iconic locality forms of the Banded Rainbowfish, prized for its bold red, orange and golden colouration, deep body shape and strong dark mid-lateral stripe. Mature males are especially impressive, often developing intense warm tones through the body and fins when kept in a proper group with females and rival males. This is an active, peaceful Australian rainbowfish that makes a superb centrepiece shoal for a spacious planted freshwater aquarium.
Common Name:
Goyder River Rainbowfish. Also commonly referred to as the Goyder River Banded Rainbowfish, Banded Rainbowfish, Three Stripe Rainbowfish, Jewel Rainbowfish or Regal Rainbowfish.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Melanotaenia trifasciata “Goyder River”
Maximum Size:
Around 10–13 cm in captivity, with mature males usually becoming deeper-bodied and more colourful than females.
Water Type:
Freshwater
Origin / Natural Habitat:
This locality form is associated with the Goyder River system in the Northern Territory, Australia. The wider species is found across northern Australia, including the Northern Territory and Queensland. In the wild, Banded Rainbowfish occur in small streams, waterholes, creeks and rocky or gravel-bottomed habitats, often around submerged branches, vegetation and shaded stream margins.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH Range: 6.5–8.0
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water
Temperament:
Peaceful and suitable for a well-planned community aquarium. It is a very active swimmer, so it should be kept with other peaceful but confident fish that will not be stressed by its movement or feeding speed.
Diet:
Omnivorous. It should be offered a varied diet including quality flake, small pellets, colour-enhancing foods, frozen brineshrimp, daphnia, cyclops, bloodworm, mosquito larvae and occasional live foods. A varied diet will help support strong red, orange and yellow colouration in mature males.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is at least 200 litres, with a 4ft aquarium or larger strongly preferred due to its adult size and active swimming behaviour.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active mid-to-upper level shoaling fish that should be kept in a group of at least 6, ideally 8 or more. Males show their best colour when kept with females and rival males, especially in a mature aquarium with planted sides, open swimming space, good oxygenation and stable water quality. Like many rainbowfish, it may jump when startled, so a secure lid is recommended.
Aquarium Category:
Community Fish
This species is peaceful and works well with other robust, non-aggressive community fish that enjoy similar water conditions. Suitable tank mates include other rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, larger tetras, danios, Corydoras, bristlenose plecos and calm dwarf cichlids. Avoid aggressive cichlids, persistent fin nippers, very shy fish and small delicate species that may be stressed by its activity level.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Best kept in a mature, well-filtered aquarium with excellent oxygenation, regular maintenance and plenty of open swimming room. Planted margins, darker substrate and quality lighting can help enhance colour, while the centre of the aquarium should remain open for swimming. If breeding or maintaining locality strains, avoid mixing Goyder River Rainbowfish with other Melanotaenia trifasciata locality forms to preserve clean bloodlines.
Suitable for:
Beginner to intermediate fishkeepers
Availability:
Occasional in trade, especially as a locality strain
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Goyder River Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata “Goyder River”)
The Goyder River Rainbowfish is one of the most iconic locality forms of the Banded Rainbowfish, prized for its bold red, orange and golden colouration, deep body shape and strong dark mid-lateral stripe. Mature males are especially impressive, often developing intense warm tones through the body and fins when kept in a proper group with females and rival males. This is an active, peaceful Australian rainbowfish that makes a superb centrepiece shoal for a spacious planted freshwater aquarium.
Common Name:
Goyder River Rainbowfish. Also commonly referred to as the Goyder River Banded Rainbowfish, Banded Rainbowfish, Three Stripe Rainbowfish, Jewel Rainbowfish or Regal Rainbowfish.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Melanotaenia trifasciata “Goyder River”
Maximum Size:
Around 10–13 cm in captivity, with mature males usually becoming deeper-bodied and more colourful than females.
Water Type:
Freshwater
Origin / Natural Habitat:
This locality form is associated with the Goyder River system in the Northern Territory, Australia. The wider species is found across northern Australia, including the Northern Territory and Queensland. In the wild, Banded Rainbowfish occur in small streams, waterholes, creeks and rocky or gravel-bottomed habitats, often around submerged branches, vegetation and shaded stream margins.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH Range: 6.5–8.0
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water
Temperament:
Peaceful and suitable for a well-planned community aquarium. It is a very active swimmer, so it should be kept with other peaceful but confident fish that will not be stressed by its movement or feeding speed.
Diet:
Omnivorous. It should be offered a varied diet including quality flake, small pellets, colour-enhancing foods, frozen brineshrimp, daphnia, cyclops, bloodworm, mosquito larvae and occasional live foods. A varied diet will help support strong red, orange and yellow colouration in mature males.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is at least 200 litres, with a 4ft aquarium or larger strongly preferred due to its adult size and active swimming behaviour.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is an active mid-to-upper level shoaling fish that should be kept in a group of at least 6, ideally 8 or more. Males show their best colour when kept with females and rival males, especially in a mature aquarium with planted sides, open swimming space, good oxygenation and stable water quality. Like many rainbowfish, it may jump when startled, so a secure lid is recommended.
Aquarium Category:
Community Fish
This species is peaceful and works well with other robust, non-aggressive community fish that enjoy similar water conditions. Suitable tank mates include other rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, larger tetras, danios, Corydoras, bristlenose plecos and calm dwarf cichlids. Avoid aggressive cichlids, persistent fin nippers, very shy fish and small delicate species that may be stressed by its activity level.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Best kept in a mature, well-filtered aquarium with excellent oxygenation, regular maintenance and plenty of open swimming room. Planted margins, darker substrate and quality lighting can help enhance colour, while the centre of the aquarium should remain open for swimming. If breeding or maintaining locality strains, avoid mixing Goyder River Rainbowfish with other Melanotaenia trifasciata locality forms to preserve clean bloodlines.
Suitable for:
Beginner to intermediate fishkeepers
Availability:
Occasional in trade, especially as a locality strain
All images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
