Rainbow Shiner

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Rainbow Shiners are a popular choice for any aquarium hobbyists, as they are considered to be relatively easy fish to care for. Rainbow Shiners are a beautiful colored fish, that changes their color when they are ready to spawn. Rainbow Shiners have an almost translucent-like colored bodies, with a silver black stripe that runs down the length of their body. The color of their bodies changes from a pinkish to a goldish color with their fins being red at the base.

Name: Rainbow Shiner
Science Name: Notropis chromus
Temperament: Peaceful

Max Size: 3"
pH: 6.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 50-72F°  (10-22°C)

Care Level: Easy
Life Expectancy: 3-5 years

Minimum Tank Size Recommended: 20 Gallons
Groups: Recommended in groups 6+ / Thrives in groups 12+