{"product_id":"kamaka-rainbow","title":"Kamaka Rainbow","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 the Kamaka Rainbow\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKamaka Rainbowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMelanotaenia kamaka\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful and relatively uncommon Australian\/New Guinea rainbowfish prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eshimmering blue-green body, warm orange-red tones and striking metallic colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males develop the strongest colours, particularly when displaying to females. Their elongated body and flowing fins give them an impressive appearance, while their active schooling behaviour makes them a fantastic feature fish for a larger planted community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamaka Rainbowfish are peaceful but energetic and are best kept in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally with several females for each male. A spacious aquarium with open swimming areas, vegetation and good water movement will allow them to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most rainbowfish, excellent water quality and a varied diet are important for maintaining strong colour and healthy finnage. They readily accept quality flakes and pellets as well as frozen and live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelanotaenia kamaka\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamaka Rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanotaeniidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papua, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the Kamaka Rainbow get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamaka Rainbowfish can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with mature males generally being larger and more colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Kamaka Rainbowfish should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Keeping multiple females with males helps encourage natural behaviour and reduces excessive attention on individual females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Kamaka Rainbowfish peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, although their active swimming style makes them better suited to similarly active tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Kamaka Rainbowfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept quality \u003cstrong\u003eflakes, pellets and granules\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They look excellent in planted aquariums, particularly when provided with \u003cstrong\u003eopen swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e in front of dense vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I get the best colour from males?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood nutrition, clean water, a suitably sized group and the presence of females all help encourage males to display their strongest natural colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them in a group that is too small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them in an aquarium without enough swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overcrowding the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Feeding a poor or repetitive diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing water quality to deteriorate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them with slow-moving or easily intimidated tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311772180619,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/S7P-X4yRad-xpkHxNbPAa-cXcp1oX5wUNlDuDbe-Wejf1VZKnoQ-GQxtr-EFRc28YkJ1hxVmSZ2btIZ_Vb9iCEPKOwkY-1JtYBo1JadGVu-wB9tp5o5WHIuLbak7Ndk2at65OkmXs_X4PdnmdVzug2hfxUEdAGaKqoU8ET1K0JIis8WVJF9QMnL.jpg?v=1788590241","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/kamaka-rainbow","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}