{"product_id":"checkered-rainbowfish","title":"Checkered Rainbowfish","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Checkered Rainbowfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Checkered Rainbowfish is an attractive Australian native known for its \u003cstrong\u003eshimmering blue-green body, reddish markings and distinctive checkered patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in mature males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active, peaceful schooling fish that look best when kept in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing males to display their colours and natural courtship behaviour. They are excellent community fish and work particularly well in planted aquariums with plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheckered Rainbowfish are generally hardy once established and readily accept a varied diet. Regular feeding of quality flakes and pellets supplemented with frozen or live foods can help bring out their best colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelanotaenia splendida inornata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checkered Rainbowfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanotaeniidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Australian Rainbowfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community and planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Checkered Rainbowfish peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and generally mix well with other similarly sized, peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Checkered Rainbowfish should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are schooling fish and should ideally be kept in a group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. A larger group will usually display more natural behaviour and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Checkered Rainbowfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with males typically being larger and more colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Checkered Rainbowfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and readily accept \u003cstrong\u003equality flakes, pellets, frozen foods and live foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. A varied diet helps maintain colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Checkered Rainbowfish suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They work particularly well in planted aquariums, provided there is enough \u003cstrong\u003eopen swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping only one or two fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRainbowfish are schooling fish and thrive when kept in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are active swimmers and need plenty of horizontal swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with aggressive tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAggressive fish can stress rainbowfish and prevent them from displaying naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding too little swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense planting is beneficial, but leave an open area for the school to swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only one type of food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied diet helps maintain strong colouration, growth and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48974587756683,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/nqA2x9_t7XP4nJHCwIRpQLQflAjmDOn18r5PhTj-2Bqp7LkhNYixJYvwPd3ArS7oYBE3JvoJz3Vy7mtu9KqLH3HTMluKmAMxKlQzcCzqSo_Oov9zxYS-5rYbylyAoiaFnqGieucsA_gReSbVZA52VXl7StlHwtoUytpLRYQj4mqq3gnmi-iWnva.jpg?v=1787454858","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/checkered-rainbowfish","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}