{"product_id":"australian-rainbow","title":"Australian Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia spp.)(Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the vibrant beauty of the Southern Hemisphere into your home with the stunning \u003cb\u003eAustralian Rainbowfish\u003c\/b\u003e. Known for their dazzling iridescent scales, active schooling nature, and peaceful temperament, these popular freshwater aquarium fish are a top choice for both beginner and experienced hobbyists looking to elevate their planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Care \u0026amp; Habitat Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Native to the slow-moving streams, rivers, and rainforest creeks of northern and eastern Australia, as well as New Guinea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Minimum \u003cb\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e for a small school, as these active swimmers require plenty of open horizontal swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Environment:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in a tropical freshwater setup with a temperature range of \u003cb\u003e72°F to 82°F\u003c\/b\u003e, a pH level of \u003cb\u003e7.0 to 8.0\u003c\/b\u003e, and moderate water hardness. High water quality and gentle filtration are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly peaceful and community-friendly. Excellent tank mates include other peaceful rainbowfish species, tetras, barbs, Corydoras catfish, and peaceful dwarf cichlids. Avoid very slow-moving or long-finned fish that might get nipped during feeding frenzies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e An omnivorous and enthusiastic eater. Provide a varied diet of high-quality tropical flakes, micro-pellets, and protein-rich live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms to bring out their best coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Egg scatterers that readily spawn in dense aquarium plants (like Java moss) or spawning mops when conditioned with live foods. Adults do not guard their eggs, so parents should be removed or eggs transferred to a separate rearing tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41367343431744,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-17.jpg?v=1789077095","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/australian-rainbow","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}