Description:

The “Duboulayi Rainbow – Gin Gin Creek (Blue)” refers to a specific geographic variant or “colour form” of the Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Melanotaenia duboulayi.

Melanotaenia duboulayi (Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish): This is the scientific name for a common and popular Australian native rainbowfish. It’s known for its generally olive-brown to silvery body, a dark stripe along the side, and a characteristic red spot on the upper operculum (gill cover). Males display more vibrant colours, often with red stripes and spots on their fins, especially during breeding.

Gin Gin: This indicates the specific locality or region where this particular strain of Melanotaenia duboulayi originates. Gin Gin is a town in Queensland, Australia, and rainbowfish often exhibit distinct colour patterns or subtle variations depending on their exact natural habitat.

(Blue): This describes the dominant colouration of this specific Gin Gin variant. While Melanotaenia duboulayi can have varied colour patterns, this particular “Gin Gin” form is noted for its prominent blue hues, often described as metallic blue scales with accents of gold and green.

In the aquarium hobby, collecting and breeding specific “locality variants” like the “Gin Gin Blue” is common, as they can showcase unique and desirable colourations compared to other populations of the same species. These fish are generally hardy, peaceful, and make excellent additions to community aquariums, especially when kept in schools where their vibrant colours can be fully appreciated.

Scientific Name: Melanotaenia duboulayi.

Origin:Gin Gin Creek, Queensland

• Grows to: 15cm
• Temperature: 15 – 28 C
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• Temperament: Peaceful

Feeding:

• Omnivore