Rainbow Shiner

Description

Rainbow Shiner – Notropis chrosomus

Care level: Easy
Max Size: 9cm
Temp: 10-22°C
PH: 6.8-7.8
Approximate purchase size: 3-3.5cm
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Community

All Livestock must be ordered with Livestock Shipping as the dedicated licensed courier is substantially more expensive than a standard delivery service. If the option doesn’t appear to be available you can add it to your order by clicking here and then select collection at checkout.

The Rainbow Shiner is one of the most exciting fish in the hobby. This species, which is happiest at lower temperatures may look a little drab at first glance in the shops, but once it has settled into a home aquarium, the males will start to come into breeding condition and change colour dramatically. Colours of bright pink, purple and iridescent blue appear on the fish, transforming them into the full technicolour form.

This is a largely peaceful shoaling species that should be kept in a group of 6 or more individuals. The aquarium needs to be spacious as this is a very active species. Oxygen levels should be high and there should be a decent current

Food can be offered in the form of pellets and fresh or frozen fish foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.

If you have any questions about keeping this fish, please contact us and a member of our friendly store team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions

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