Rainbow Shiner (3-4 CM)
£9.80
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The Rainbow Shiner (Hydrophlox chrosomus, formerly Notropis chrosomus) is a small, colorful freshwater fish native to the southeastern United States.
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Description
Appearance and Size
- Length: Reaches about 5 to 8 centimeters (2 to 3 inches).
- Body: Translucent pink-to-golden with a dark silver-black stripe along the side and red fin bases.
- Mating Colors: During the May–June breeding season, males develop bright blue ventral fins, purple heads, and red noses. The genus name Hydrophlox means “water flame”.
Habitat and Distribution
- Native Range: Mobile River basin in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
- Environment: Clear, fast-flowing headwater streams, creeks, and riffles with gravel or sand bottoms and high oxygen levels.
- Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN due to stable population levels.
Diet
- Natural Diet: An opportunistic insectivore feeding primarily on aquatic insect larvae like Chironomidae (midges).
- Captive Diet: Readily accepts high-quality flakes, small pellets, and frozen or live foods like brine shrimp.
Aquarium Care
- Temperament: Peaceful, active, and non-territorial schooling fish that should be kept in groups of at least 6 to 10 individuals.
- Tank Setup: Requires a minimum tank volume of 120 liters (30 gallons), good water flow, efficient filtration, and cool-to-temperate water conditions (tolerating temperatures from 10°C to 30°C).
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