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Despite their bulk their throats are narrow, so small tank mates are safe. They will not thrive in soft, acidic water. Egg scatterers, they spawn over weeks among plants or mops with eggs hatching in about a week. Given space, a mature shoal is spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680665088377,"sku":"STF-RAINBOW-RED-5","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-RAINBOW-RED-5.png?v=1790096849"},{"product_id":"threadfin-rainbow-fish-iriatherina-werneri-5cm","title":"Threadfin Rainbow Fish Iriatherina Werneri 5cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Threadfin Rainbowfish is a delicate, elegant micro-fish: males trail long thread-like dorsal and anal fin extensions and fan them in constant displays. 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It is found only in the Ajamaru Lakes and Lake Aitinjo on the Vogelkop Peninsula of West Papua. 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They are accomplished jumpers, so use a tight cover, and choose tank mates happy at their warmer temperatures. Endangered in the wild, so stock is captive bred. Continual egg scatterers over fine plants, they are a joy in a big planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680665317753,"sku":"STF-RAINBOW-BOESMANI-5","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-RAINBOW-BOESMANI-5.png?v=1790096850"},{"product_id":"neon-blue-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-praecox-5cm","title":"Neon Blue Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Praecox 5cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish is a compact, deep-bodied shoaler whose whole flank flashes iridescent neon blue, with red fins on males and yellow-orange on females. 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A must-have for enthusiasts of rare species and Papua New Guinea biotope setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946673779065,"sku":"STF-ADD-AUG-8","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Sepik-Rainbow-Fish.png?v=1792492416"},{"product_id":"austrailian-murray-river-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-fluviatilis-5cm","title":"Austrailian Murray River Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Fluviatilis 5cm","description":"\u003cb\u003eAustralian Murray River Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Fluviatilis\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  Melanotaenia fluviatilis were initially collected during the 1870s from the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales and scientifically described as Aristeus fluviatilis by Castelnau in 1878. Until 1986 this species was considered the same as Melanotaenia duboulayi (both were known as Melanotaenia fluviatilis). Following a review of the rainbowfish family in 1980, they were renamed Melanotaenia splendida fluviatilis. However, a study of its early life-history stages resulted in Melanotaenia splendida fluviatilis being separated into two species, Melanotaenia duboulayi from the eastern coastal drainage systems of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, and Melanotaenia fluviatilis from the inland Murray-Darling River system. They are not easily distinguished from Melanotaenia duboulayi. Principal variations are body depth, fin counts, and colour pattern. In addition, there are clear differences in egg characteristics and larval development. Southern populations often have a broader head and blunter snout compared to fish from the northern part of the range.  Melanotaenia fluviatilis is a small species with a maximum size of 10 cm, but more commonly less than 8 cm. Males are usually much larger and deeper bodied than females. Mature males can usually be identified from the elongation of posterior rays in the second dorsal and anal fins and are more brightly coloured. Females have smaller rounded dorsal and anal fins. As with most rainbowfishes, the colour is variable depending on location and water conditions. The basic colour is olive, brownish, or slightly turquoise on the back and upper side grading to white on the lower half. A thin reddish stripe is situated between each horizontal scale row, particularly in mature males. There is sometimes a blackish, mid-lateral stripe. Fins are clear to reddish, sometimes with faint spotting. Males may have blackish margins on the dorsal, anal, and anterior margin of the pelvic fins, especially during courtship and spawning. Prior to spawning the male's colour intensifies becoming emerald green, the throat orange and the tail fin red.","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946687148409,"sku":"STF-RAINBOW-MURRAY","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Murray-River.png?v=1792505768"},{"product_id":"parkinsoni-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-parkinsoni-5cm","title":"Parkinsoni Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Parkinsoni 5cm","description":"\u003cb\u003eParkinsoni Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Parkinsoni\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eWidespread locations along the Southern coast of Eastern Papua New Guinea between the Kemp River and Milne Bay.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e15cm (5.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e26-30°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eWill acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-8.0, dH: up to 18 degrees. High O2 level required.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eCommunity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eNo special requirements\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e  Mature males much more colourful.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eFlake, granules and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eCare\u003c\/b\u003e  Parkinson's Rainbowfish are a peaceful showy species, ideally suited to good sized community aquaria. These stunning fish, with their scattering of intense natural red-orange colouration, should be maintained in groups of 6 or more due to their shoaling nature. As an active and fairly large-growing species, much swimming space is required, so it is important to house them in aquaria measuring 4ft long or larger. As with many other Rainbowfish species, the juveniles can look quite drab compared to the beautiful mature fish, and so are all too often overlooked in the shops. However, once settled into the security of the planted aquarium, these young specimens will soon begin to colour up, revealing their true adult beauty. Darker substrate and decor choices, together with areas of dense planting (along the sides and back of the aquarium) will help to intensify the colours of these fish even further. Parkinson's Rainbowfish will not bother smaller tankmates, as their mouth\/throat is too narrow to be able to swallow them. Males may spar with other males when competing for the females, although no serious damage will occur. Whilst they will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions, they will be seen at their best in slightly harder, alkaline water. Of much more importance is their need for well-filtered clean water along with high levels of oxygenation, such is their preference for relatively high temperatures. A naturally occurring yellow morph of this species is known, however, it is rarely exported.  \u003cb\u003eFeeding\u003c\/b\u003e  Flake, green flake, micropellets, and small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae and daphnia. These fish thoroughly enjoy browsing on 'duckweed' (Lemna minor).  \u003cb\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e  A separate good-sized breeding aquarium should be set up with 75% mature tank water and 25% of dechlorinated fresh water, along with a substrate of marbles. A small air-driven sponge filter (with a mature sponge) should be added to give gentle circulation and filtration. The temperature should be set at 28 °C. A conditioned pair should then be acclimatised across to the breeding aquarium, which should be furnished with plenty of fine-leaved plants\/Java moss clumps. After a time, the male will swim in front of the female, displaying the mating stripe on his forehead. He will then begin to drive the female over the plants, utilising the whole length of the tank. The eggs will be scattered over the plants a few at a time. These fish are known as 'continual spawners' which means that the spawning activity takes place over several days\/weeks, even months in some cases. This can present problems to the aquarist in that some adult fish may begin to consume the eggs as they are scattered. Many fishkeepers have found the eggs to be remarkably tough and have had great success in siphoning them out into another aquarium (containing matching water from the spawning tank) or else using spawning mops, which, when having caught a number of the eggs, can be moved to a separate tank (again with matching water) and replaced with a new mop, as and when each series of eggs are deposited. The eggs will usually hatch in 8-10 days (dependent on temperature) and once free-swimming, the tiny fry can be offered infusoria, moving onto larger foodstuffs as they develop.","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946687213945,"sku":"STF-RAINBOW-PARKINSONI","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Parkinsoni-Rainbow-Fish-Melanotaenia-Parkinsoni.png?v=1792492557"},{"product_id":"papua-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-papuae-5cm","title":"Papua Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Papuae 5cm","description":"\u003cb\u003ePapua Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Papuae\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eNatural Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Around Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  \u003cb\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Not known currently, but reports online say about 2.5\", making this a possible \"dwarf\" species.  \u003cb\u003eOverview: \u003c\/b\u003ePeaceful, active fish. Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.  \u003cb\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/b\u003e Most rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the few species which top out at around 3\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.  \u003cb\u003eSpecific Care Requirements: \u003c\/b\u003eThey can jump, so a lid is highly recommended.  \u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Rainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. If pellets are fed, they should be very small or softened by being soaked in water before they are fed.","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946687246713,"sku":"STF-RAINBOW-PAPUA","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Papua-Rainbow-5_03044429.jpg?v=1792492557"},{"product_id":"turquoise-blue-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-lacustris-5cm","title":"Turquoise Blue Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Lacustris 5cm","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"x-el x-el-h1 c2-1 c2-2 c2-j c2-k c2-7a c2-48 c2-49 c2-3a c2-2p c2-2o c2-3 c2-4n c2-8k c2-q c2-2q c2-9z c2-a0 c2-a1 c2-a2\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"1\" data-ux=\"HeadingMiddle\" data-aid=\"PRODUCT_NAME_RENDERED\" data-typography=\"HeadingGamma\"\u003eTurquoise Blue Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Lacustris\u003c\/h3\u003e Overview \u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eKnown only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet, the Soro River, in the Kikori River drainage of the Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e10cm (3.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e21-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eWill acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-7.5, dH: up to 18 degrees.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eCommunity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eNo special requirements\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e Mature males larger \u0026amp; much more colourful. Males also display an orange breeding stripe on the forehead when in breeding dress.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eFlake, granules and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e Description  Care  Blue Rainbowfish are a peaceful species, ideally suited to community aquaria. These beautiful turquoise fish should be maintained in groups of 6 or more due to their shoaling nature. The aquarium should be at least 4ft long, as this is an active species that needs swimming space. As with many other Rainbowfish species, the juveniles can look comparatively drab to the absolutely stunning adult fish, and so are all too often overlooked in the shops. However, once settled into the security of the planted aquarium, these young specimens will soon begin to colour up, revealing their true adult beauty. Blue Rainbowfish will not bother smaller tankmates, as their mouth\/throat is too narrow to be able to swallow them. Sadly, this species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN redlist, due to man's activities on the lake that this species is endemic to. Most, if not all of the specimens offered for sale in the trade these days are captive-bred. May also be seen on sale as the Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish.  Feeding  Flake, green flake, micropellets, and small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae and daphnia.  Breeding  A separate good-sized breeding aquarium should be set up with 75% mature tank water and 25% of dechlorinated fresh water, along with a substrate of marbles. A small air-driven sponge filter (with a mature sponge) should be added to give gentle circulation and filtration. The temperature should be set at 25 °C. A conditioned pair should then be acclimatised across to the breeding aquarium, which should be furnished with plenty of fine-leaved plants\/Java moss clumps. After a time, the male will swim in front of the female, displaying the mating stripe on his forehead. He will then begin to drive the female over the plants, utilising the whole length of the tank. The eggs will be scattered over the plants a few at a time. These fish are known as 'continual spawners' which means that the spawning activity takes place over several days\/weeks, even months in some cases. This can present problems to the aquarist in that some adult fish may begin to consume the eggs as they are scattered. Many fishkeepers have found the eggs to be remarkably tough and have had great success in siphoning them out into another aquarium (containing matching water from the spawning tank) or else using spawning mops, which, when having caught a number of the eggs, can be moved to a separate tank (again with matching water) and replaced with a new mop, as and when each series of eggs are deposited. The eggs will usually hatch in 5-9 days (dependent on temperature) and once free-swimming, the tiny fry can be offered infusoria, moving onto larger foodstuffs as they develop.","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946687312249,"sku":"STF-RAINBOW-BLUE-TURQ","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Melanotaenia-Lacustris-Lake-Kutubu-Rainbow.png?v=1792505767"},{"product_id":"ajamura-lakes-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-ajamaruensis-5cm","title":"Ajamura Lakes Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Ajamaruensis 5cm","description":"\u003cb\u003eOverview:\u003c\/b\u003e  Peaceful, active fish. Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.  \u003cb\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/b\u003e  Most Rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. 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