Melanotaenia Goldiei

Aquarist: DesktopAquatics

Species Profile: Melanotaenia Goldiei

Species Photo by: Kyle Carlson

Description:   Larger Melanotaenia 4-6inches, Males have orange and red coloration with a iridescent blue body with a black stripe down the middle horizontally. Females rock the same iridescent blue body with a slight green tinge, shorter fins but both will have a bright orangish yellow stripe on the top of their head when fired up.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   None

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Dekai village

Genetic Line:   FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired:   2025

I got these from Victor in 2024.