{"product_id":"multisquamata-rainbow","title":"Multisquamata 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\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultisquamata Rainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMelanotaenia multisquamata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful Australian rainbowfish known for its shimmering silver body, colourful fins and attractive schooling behaviour. As the fish matures, males can develop stronger iridescent blue, yellow and reddish tones, particularly when displaying to females or competing with other males.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peaceful species is best kept in groups, where its natural activity and social behaviour can really shine. A planted aquarium with plenty of open swimming space is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other rainbowfish, \u003cem\u003eM. multisquamata\u003c\/em\u003e is an active species and appreciates good water quality, filtration and regular maintenance. It makes an excellent choice for a community aquarium containing other peaceful fish of an appropriate size.\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 multisquamata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multisquamata Rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10–12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted community aquarium with open swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5–8 years with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Multisquamata Rainbowfish should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Keeping a proper group allows them to display their natural schooling and social behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large do they get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with males generally becoming larger and more intensely coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for community aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful and work well with other appropriately sized, peaceful Australian rainbowfish and community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do they eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivorous and readily accept quality flakes and pellets. Offering frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms can provide additional variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre males more colourful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature males typically develop stronger colours and more impressive finnage, especially when displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping only one or two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbowfish are schooling fish. Keeping too few can result in unnatural behaviour and reduced confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing an undersized aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultisquamata Rainbowfish are active swimmers and require sufficient swimming length, particularly as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding only one type of food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet helps support growth, health and colour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbowfish appreciate clean, well-oxygenated water. 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