{"product_id":"westlicher-regenbogenfisch-melanotaenia-australis","title":"Western Rainbowfish – Melanotaenia australis | Peaceful Shoaling Fish with Metallic Sheen \u0026 Lively Behaviour","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eWestern Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia australis)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brightly colored \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eornamental fish from Northern and Western Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, captivating with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"661\"\u003emetallic shimmering body\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eactive swimming behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males show \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"790\"\u003egolden, green, or reddish hues\u003c\/strong\u003e with glossy fin edges, depending on their origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"879\"\u003epeaceful, active swimmers, and robust\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eplanted community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of open space and a gentle water current. In group housing, the fish exhibit harmonious social behavior and their most beautiful color intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (5–5.5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern \u0026amp; Western Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–8.0\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 fish)\u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 200 l, planted, with current \u0026amp; open swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003elive, frozen, and dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. A varied diet with color-enhancing food (e.g., spirulina, krill) promotes vitality and color brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003ebrightly lit aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003edark substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizes the metallic shimmer and perfectly highlights the males' colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eWestern Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia australis)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful, colorful schooling fish – ideal for active, planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562755776845,"sku":null,"price":9.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/48134_6f82c8fecabac7487bfcf9105150c82d.jpg?v=1773958558","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/westlicher-regenbogenfisch-melanotaenia-australis","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}