{"product_id":"forktail-rainbow","title":"Forktail Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eForktail Rainbow: Pseudomugil furcatus, the fork-tailed rainbowfish, is simple to breed, has stunning colors, and is a robust fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis little rainbowfish measures less than two inches and when fully grown, blends very well with other little shoaling fish in a lush community aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eForktail Rainbow will adapt to a wide range of water conditions, from soft, slightly acidic water to hard, alkaline water, as long as it is introduced to its new aquarium gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eNative to eastern Papua New Guinea's Peria Creek and Kwagira River, fork-tailed rainbowfish are only found in the wild in a relatively tiny portion of Milne Bay Province. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese fish are like slow-moving streams that are covered in dense vegetation because they can easily access their favorite meals, which include zooplankton, phytoplankton, and invertebrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eForktail rainbowfish are rarely caught in the wild. They are produced at fish farms for the aquarium industry because they are simple to breed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMost other Pseudomugil species have comparable care requirements, such as red neon blue eye rainbowfish (Pseudomugil luminatus) and Gertrude's spotted blue eye rainbowfish (Pseudomugil gertrudae), so look for the sort of nano rainbowfish that appeals to you. While we do not send live fish, you can view what is available from our preferred online vendors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePseudomugil furcatus is native to Papua New Guinea's rainforests, where it can be found in clearwater streams abounding with plant life. This 2-inch (5-cm) rainbowfish is distinguished by its bright blue eyes, yellow fins, and distinctive fork pattern on the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBecause of the yellow tips on their pectoral fins, the fish appear to be waving miniature pom-poms as they swim around. Females are less colorful than males, as are most rainbowfish, however, we recommend obtaining 1-2 females for every male. Males display brighter colors in the presence of females and \"spar\" with each other in a beautiful, circular dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA peaceful fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSmaller Goby or Catfish species, Danios, Tetras, Rasboras, Dwarf Cichlids, and other small Rainbowfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese are small fish with small mouths, strive for a selection of smaller items that will provide them with a good diversity of nutrients. They are not picky and enjoy eating: Daphnia, cyclops, and newborn brine shrimp, all frozen Hikari Micro Pellets Xtreme Nano Pellets Krill Flakes Freeze-Dried Daphnia. Live newborn brine shrimp for easy fry and small fish food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822677483681,"sku":"SFFDBXC099-Forktail Rainbow","price":160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/191_forktailrainbow.jpg?v=1773645536","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/forktail-rainbow","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}