{"product_id":"rainbow-shiner-1-75","title":"Rainbow Shiner 1.75\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis US native fish is great for the aquarium and it often develops unbelievable coloration during breeding! (main image is of a fish in breeding colors, fish purchased will not be in breeding colors yet)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rainbow Shiner (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotropsis chrosomus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a small cyprinid species that is native to the Southeasten United States. It is known for its incredible multi-coloration (particularly in males) during breeding season. It can be kept in a room temperature or subtropical aquarium and it is great for planted aquariums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rainbow Shiner typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. It is safe with other peaceful, small fish and is neither bashful nor brash. Due to its extra small size and peaceful demeanor, it can be safely kept in the community aquarium, though as with most fish, it may eat some shrimp fry. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. The Rainbow Shiner must be kept in schools of 6-8 or more, although much larger schools of 10+ are more ideal. Its natural habitat typically consists of shallow, clear water and lots of vegetation. While it can tolerate tropical water conditions as long as water quality is good, the Rainbow Shiner is naturally a subtropical species that will thrive in cooler water, which makes it an ideal tankmate for many ornamental shrimp, \u003cem\u003eStiphodon\u003c\/em\u003e and other smaller gobies, and hillstream loaches, among many other species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile not a picky eater, the Rainbow Shiner will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of mostly carnivorous foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and live, frozen, or freeze-dried \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, microworms, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubifex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCalanus\u003c\/em\u003e, and cyclops will all be readily accepted. Some vegetable matter (such as spirulina) is ideal as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant coloration, especially in breeding males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery outgoing and hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery active and noticeable fish in any aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 50 - 72° F (10° - 22° C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH: 2-15 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 15 gallons for a small school\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Micropredator. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods of appropriate size. Requires a varied diet for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior: Peaceful, schooling\/shoaling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Tank-Bred, but indigenous to Southeastern United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAverage Adult Size: 2 - 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Purchase Size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rainbowfish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926854508633,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9814\/5587\/files\/rainbow.shiner.best4peets.in.jpg?v=1728380097","url":"https:\/\/www.best4pets.in\/products\/rainbow-shiner-1-75","provider":"Best4Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}