{"product_id":"maccullochs-dwarf-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-maccullochi-tank-bred","title":"Macculloch's Dwarf Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia maccullochi) - Tank-Bred!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis uncommon dwarf rainbowfish species adds a splash of brilliant color to any aquarium!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMacculloch's Dwarf Rainbowfish (\u003cem\u003eMelanotaenia maccullochi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a more uncommon, but very colorful dwarf rainbowfish species.  It lives in very large schools in areas with dense vegetation, so it is an ideal candidate for the planted aquarium and appreciates floating plants in its habitat.  As an adult, this rainbowfish's body features iridescent scales, accented with bright red fins.  As with most rainbowfish, mature males display the brightest coloration, particularly while competing\/posturing with other males.  Females also possess the same attractive coloration, but to a lesser extent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacculloch's Dwarf Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e is generally peaceful with other fish species of similar size, but smaller shrimp fry may fall prey.  Its mouth and throat are relatively small for its body size, so it might be possible to keep it with adult dwarf shrimp.  All other invertebrates (including larger Amano, Bamboo, and Vampire Shrimp) should be compatible with no problems.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe most intense color will be displayed when this fish kept in schools of 6 or more (including multiple males) in a heavily planted, spacious aquarium to ensure that subdominant males are not overly harassed by dominant males.  As with many rainbowfish, darker substrate will also often result in better coloration. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacculloch's Dwarf Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e is very easy to feed and will accept most high quality dry foods, but also requires various frozen and live foods in its diet for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive, schooling community fish that thrives in planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults display brilliant red and blue coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive and easy to feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e:  68° - 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Peaceful with most other comparably-sized fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to New Guinea, Indonesia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/span\u003e:  2.8 inches (7.1cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/span\u003e:  .5 - 1 inch (1.2 - 2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"School of 3","offer_id":49069644120217,"sku":"gdm1790043096967","price":21.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 6","offer_id":49069644152985,"sku":"nnw1790043096968","price":37.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 9","offer_id":49069644185753,"sku":"vrk1790043096969","price":47.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/maccullochs-dwarf-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-maccullochi---tank-bred_1.jpg?v=1790043104","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/maccullochs-dwarf-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-maccullochi-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}