{"product_id":"australian-smelt-10-for-185","title":"Australian Smelt - 10 for $185","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Smelt are uncommon in the aquarium trade, and are an ideal fish for unheated tanks and garden ponds. Considered frog friendly, they are an excellent mosquito controller and thrive in cold water conditions. Distributed widely and naturally found from the Fitzroy River in Qld to the South East corner of South Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active swimmers and prefer to be kept in shoals of 6 or more in planted yet spacious aquariums and ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop \u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Native Australia Fish\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/australian-native-fish\"\u003enative Australian fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e online delivered with confidence with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/pages\/shipping-returns\"\u003elivestock guarantee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Australian Smelt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive, brownish to transparent\/silver long slender body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales develop orange over the body with flecks of gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for unheated ponds and aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows to 7.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Smelt \u003c\/span\u003eare peaceful native Australian fish that prefer to swim in groups of 6 or more. They breed easily in aquarium or pond best in a ratio of 2 males to 4 females. They can also be kept with other peaceful cold water community fish and Rainbowfish of similar size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a list of some of the best tank mates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Rainbow fish | Shop aquarium fish online\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/rainbowfish\"\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop native Australian aquarium fish\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/galaxias-spotted-minnow-2?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=27214e395\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eGalaxias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Southern Pygmy Perch | Shop aquarium fish online\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/southern-pygmy-perch?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=1b8c349dd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSouthern Pygmy Perch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Smelt are omnivore's and are best fed of tubifex worms \u0026amp; mosquito larvae but over time can be trained to accept other foods such as flake and small pellets. For healthy fish, ensure a varied diet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our extensive range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Fish Food\"\u003eaquarium fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Best Aquarium Size for Australian Smelt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn aquarium of 70L or larger is recommended. They are also well known jumpers, thus their aquarium should be well covered. Can be kept in ponds, even in cooler climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out these suitable aquarium brands:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\/yi-ding\"\u003eYiding Tanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\/aqua-one\"\u003eAqua One Tanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\/fluval\"\u003eFluval Aquariums\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an Aquarium for your fish? Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Tank Selection here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustralian Smelt Tank Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p13\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Filtration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e Australian Smelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p13\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\"\u003efiltration system\u003c\/a\u003e is necessary as they enjoy clean and clear waters with a slow flow rate. E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate to effectively remove waste from the aquarium. This species can be sensitive to medications due to it's lack of scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop our comprehensive range of aquarium filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop aquarium filtration\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Australian Smelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish enjoy cooler temperatures between 11 - 20° C, and can be kept in unheated aquariums and ponds. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures.  A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet yourself a new aquarium heater\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/heaters-chillers\" title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop aquarium heaters\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Lighting for Australian Smelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Smelt are happiest in a dimly lit environment. We recommend LED aquarium lighting with adjustable brightness to ensure the light level can be altered for happy fish. If using moderate regular lighting, broad leaf and floating aquarium plants can offer shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed aquarium lighting? View available \u003ca title=\"Aquarium Lighting Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\"\u003eaquarium lighting here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p22\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eSubstrate for Australian Smelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Smelt enjoy sandy substrates. Aquarium sands and fine gravels are best suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our range of \u003ca title=\"Aquarium Substrates Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\/substrate-rocks\"\u003eaquarium substrates here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p18\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Plants\u003cspan\u003e for Australian Smelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Smelt prefer\u003c\/span\u003e spacious planted aquariums with medium to large plants, including floating plants. Plant the background with tall growing plants, leaving the foreground an open space for swimming. If keeping in ponds, ensure ample cover from predators in the form of floating plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thin Vallisineria Live Plants for aquariums\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/thin-vallisneria-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=532337fae\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eThin Vallisneria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/amazon-sword-4?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c126a58e5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Amazon Swords Live Plants Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eAmazon Swords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/microsorium-pteropus\" title=\"Java Fern Live Plants Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anubias Live Plants for aquariums\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/anubias-assorted-in-terracotta-pot?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=624b893f1\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Banana Lilies Live Plants for aquariums\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/banana-lily?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d265818a1\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBananas Lillies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in live plants for your aquarium? View our range of \u003ca title=\"Live Plants for aquariums Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p22\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003eAquarium Decorations Australian Smelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock \u0026amp; wood can be placed in the aquarium to mimic natural habitats and provide hiding locations to retreat to and reduce stress. This species can be stressed easily, therefore provide plenty of places to hide in the pond or aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our large range of \u003ca title=\"aquarium decorations Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\"\u003eaquarium decorations here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coburg Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"5-10cm","offer_id":49243610120500,"sku":"N058X","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1561\/7366\/files\/CoburgAquariumAustralianSmelt.jpg?v=1698039844","url":"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/australian-smelt-10-for-185","provider":"Coburg Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}