{"product_id":"kali-tusa-rainbows","title":"Kali Tusa Rainbows","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 Kali Tusa Rainbows\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali Tusa Rainbows are a beautiful and relatively uncommon \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian rainbowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for their shimmering colours and active schooling behaviour. Mature males can develop vibrant \u003cstrong\u003eblue, green, yellow and reddish tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when displaying to females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese peaceful fish are best kept in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they feel secure and display their most natural behaviour. They are active swimmers and appreciate an aquarium with plenty of open swimming space alongside areas of dense planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali Tusa Rainbows are well suited to peaceful community aquariums and are an excellent choice for aquarists looking to keep something a little different from the more common rainbowfish varieties.\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\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Kali Tusa'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kali Tusa Rainbowfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanotaeniidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Rainbowfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–10 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 100 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 Kali Tusa Rainbows peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be kept with other similarly sized, non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Kali Tusa Rainbows should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Keeping a proper group encourages natural schooling behaviour and helps males display their best colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Kali Tusa Rainbows 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 can help maximise colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Kali Tusa Rainbows suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They look excellent in planted aquariums, particularly where dense vegetation is combined with an \u003cstrong\u003eopen area for swimming\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I bring out their colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood water quality, a varied diet, appropriate lighting and keeping them in a suitable group all contribute to strong colouration. 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