{"product_id":"nigrans-rainbowfish","title":"m nigrans black banded rainbow fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eMelanotaenia nigrans – Black Banded Rainbowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in a spacious, well-planted aquarium with smooth gravel or sand substrate, rocks, and driftwood. They enjoy open swimming areas as well as hiding spots among plants and decorations. Bright lighting enhances their striking black bands and iridescent body colors, while moderate water flow keeps them active and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Black Banded RainbowFish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"684\" data-section-id=\"kaoklt\"\u003eStriking black bands across a silver-green iridescent body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"747\" data-section-id=\"muoa3c\"\u003eActive mid- to top-level swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"784\" data-section-id=\"uushev\"\u003ePeaceful, schooling species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"858\" data-start=\"816\" data-section-id=\"3j5e04\"\u003eHardy and adaptable to community tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"859\" data-section-id=\"x5t58y\"\u003eGrows up to 12–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"884\" data-section-id=\"udhh9n\"\u003eLevel of care: Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003eBlack Banded Rainbowfish \u003c\/span\u003eare peaceful community fish that prefer to swim in groups of 6 or more. Best kept in a ratio of one male to two females. They can also be kept with other peaceful community fish and Rainbowfish of similar size, but are known to crossbreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your\u003cspan\u003e Banded Rainbowfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/corydoras-assorted-2\" title=\"Corydoras Catfish Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eCorydoras Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/trending-today\/products\/bristlenose-catfish?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=069c4d198\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Bristlenose Catfish\"\u003eBristlenose Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/assorted-platy\" title=\"Platies Coburg Aquarium\"\u003ePlaties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/molly-mini-assorted\" title=\"Mollies Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eMollies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-fish\/tetras\" title=\"Tetras Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eTetras\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\u003eBlack Banded Rainbowfish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare omnivore's. They feed on algae and spirulina based foods. Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, kale, zucchini and cucumber can be provided as well as protein rich foods such as high-quality flake foods and small pellets. For healthy fish, ensure a varied diet. This species enjoy live foods such as bloodworms, blackworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our extensive range of \u003ca title=\"Coburg Aquarium | Shop Fish Food\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-food\"\u003eaquarium fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Banded Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare best suited to a longer aquarium as they are active and energetic swimmers. An aquarium 3ft or larger is recommended. They are also well known jumpers, thus their aquarium should be well covered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums?page=1\" title=\"Aquariums for sale Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eaquariums available here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Banded Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprefer water temperatures between 24  ⁰C - 28  ⁰C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an aquarium heater? View available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/heaters-chillers\" title=\"Aquarium heaters Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eaquarium heaters here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed aquarium lighting? View available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\" title=\"Aquarium Lighting Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eaquarium lighting here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e enjoy good water quality and flow. Ensure adequate filtration and flow in your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/filtration\/filters\" title=\"Aquarium filters Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eaquarium filtration products here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Rainbowfish \u003c\/span\u003eenjoy dark substrates that mimic their natural habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\/substrate-rocks\" title=\"Aquarium Substrates Coburg Aquarium\"\u003eaquarium substrates here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants for Rainbowfish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Rainbowfish 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/thin-vallisneria-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=532337fae\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Thin Vallisineria Live Plants for aquariums\"\u003eThin Vallisneria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Amazon Swords Live Plants Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/amazon-sword-4?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c126a58e5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eAmazon Swords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Java Fern Live Plants Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/microsorium-pteropus\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/anubias-assorted-in-terracotta-pot?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=624b893f1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Anubias Live Plants for aquariums\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/banana-lily?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d265818a1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Banana Lilies Live Plants for aquariums\"\u003eBananas Lillies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in live plants for your aquarium? 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