{"product_id":"rainbow-shiner","title":"Rainbow Shiner","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eThe Rainbow Shiner is scientifically known as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNotropis chrosomus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThis North American native fish is famous for its breathtaking breeding colors. Outside of breeding season, they are sleek silver with subtle striping. But when males are in breeding condition, they explode with neon pink, electric blue, and fiery red tones that look almost unreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eThey typically grow to about \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and have a streamlined, torpedo-shaped body built for swimming in flowing water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eMinimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eBest kept in schools of \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eLarger groups encourage natural behavior and better color display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e60–74°F (16–23°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"833\"\u003ePrefer cooler water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"853\"\u003epH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eModerate to hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eThey thrive in well-oxygenated water with noticeable flow, similar to their native streams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e Tank Setup\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eStrong filtration and good water movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSmooth river rocks and open swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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A varied diet enhances their vibrant coloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eTheir breeding coloration is among the most vibrant of any North American freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eThey are native to the southeastern United States, especially Alabama and Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eCooler water helps maintain their health and vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eThey are peaceful but very energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eIn breeding season, males can glow so brightly they look almost artificial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquaticscapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44797271670886,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/5055\/5750\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb15_2026_02_46_04PM.png?v=1771191980","url":"https:\/\/aquaticscapesco.com\/products\/rainbow-shiner","provider":"Aquaticscapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}