{"product_id":"red-lazer-rainbow-melanotaenia-rubrivittata","title":"RED LAZER RAINBOW (Melanotaenia rubrivittata) LG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Crossing Rainbowfish is a man-made hybrid, thought to be a cross between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelanotaenia trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelanotaenia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e species. Although they may not be to the taste of purists, this is an attractive fish that has been bred in the Far East for some time and is usually readily available in the trade. It is a small-medium sized, peaceful rainbowfish that is ideally suited to planted community aquaria. The tank should be as spacious as possible, as these are fairly active fish, and they should be maintained in groups of 6 or more due to their shoaling nature. The juveniles of many rainbowfish can often look a little drab compared to the adults, and as such are sometimes overlooked in the shops. However, once settled into the security of the planted aquarium, these young specimens will begin to colour up, gradually revealing their stunning adult beauty. Crossing Rainbowfish will not bother smaller tankmates, as their mouth\/throat is too narrow to be able to swallow them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlake, green flake, micropellets, and small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"data-view__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMan-made hybrid; not present in nature.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSexual Dimorphism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn mature fish, the males are often more colourful, deeper-bodied, and develop longer dorsal and anal fins.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11cm (4.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28 deg C (72-82 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH: 7.0-8.0, dH: 10-20 degrees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo special requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aquarists Across Canada","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":43529103212792,"sku":"RA4135","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1298\/4401\/products\/RED_LAZER_RAINBOW_Melanotaenia_rubrivittata.jpg?v=1735079189","url":"https:\/\/aquaristsacrosscanada.com\/products\/red-lazer-rainbow-melanotaenia-rubrivittata","provider":"Aquarists Across Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}