{"product_id":"red-rainbow","title":"Red 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 Red Rainbowfish\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Rainbowfish is one of the most spectacular Australian rainbowfish, renowned for the \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant red, orange and metallic colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e developed by mature males. Their shimmering scales and bold display make them an impressive feature fish for a larger freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rainbowfish are active, peaceful schooling fish that should be kept in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably with more females than males. Males will often display to one another and to females, showing their strongest colours when settled and in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best suited to larger planted community aquariums with plenty of \u003cstrong\u003eopen swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e, good filtration and stable water quality. A varied diet helps support their growth, health and vibrant 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\u003eGlossolepis incisus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Rainbowfish \/ Salmon Red 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 12–15 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 200 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.0–8.0\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 Large Community and Planted Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Red Rainbowfish peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, although their active nature means they are best housed with similarly sized and active tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Red Rainbowfish get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature fish can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with males generally being larger and considerably more colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Red Rainbowfish should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. A good balance of males and females allows natural social behaviour and displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Red 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. Offering a varied diet helps maintain excellent condition and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Red Rainbowfish to show their best colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow them to settle into a mature aquarium, maintain excellent water quality and provide a varied, nutritious diet. \u003cstrong\u003eMature males typically develop the strongest red colouration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Red Rainbowfish suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They look fantastic in planted aquariums, particularly with \u003cstrong\u003edense planting around the edges and open swimming space through the centre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them in a small group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRainbowfish are social schooling fish and are much more confident in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing an undersized aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are large, active rainbowfish that require plenty of swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many males\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple males can display and compete, so maintaining an appropriate sex ratio can help reduce unnecessary tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding insufficient swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid filling the entire aquarium with dense planting; leave open areas for active swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied diet incorporating frozen and live foods can help support growth and colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205109162123,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/blue-snakeskin-guppy-pairapex-aquatic-8822366_050cb237-c777-40c0-a046-94a9d781cb23.webp?v=1788069999","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/red-rainbow","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}