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Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.\n\nUnfortunately, many, if not most, rainbowfish are critically endangered because their habitats are being destroyed by rapid industrial expansion. The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. If pellets are fed, they should be very small (think Xtreme Nano or Hikari Micropellet size) or softened by being soaked in water before they are fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue to aqua-green colored rainbowfish, depending on their mood. The males flash bright yellow-orange from the top lip up to the dorsal fin when they display...like a bright neon flashlight.\n\nThe current group are juveniles and have not developed their color yet, but they will turn into beauties as the grow and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":51533801488682,"sku":"turquoise-rainbowfish-unsexed","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":51533801521450,"sku":"turquoise-rainbowfish-male","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female","offer_id":51533801554218,"sku":"turquoise-rainbowfish-female","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":51533801586986,"sku":"turquoise-rainbowfish-juvenile","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pair (1M1F)","offer_id":51533801619754,"sku":"turquoise-rainbowfish-pair-1m1f","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/0368\/7722\/files\/Dans-Fish-Turquoise-Rainbowfish-Turquoise-Rainbowfish-Melanotaenia-lacustris-72e2911a75714a7bb5abcb0e9f1f14db-17398.jpg?v=1778634410"},{"product_id":"pseudomugil-ivantsoffi","title":"Pseudomugil ivantsoffi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarium Bred and Raised\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated size at shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5-0.75\"\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 1-1.5\"\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsexed\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nI'm very happy to be able to offer this hard-to-find fish again!\n\nThe current batch is small and is not showing any color yet. They cannot be sexed at this size.\n\nSimilar in behavior and care to furcatus, luminatus, gertrudae, and other commonly available blue eyes, but sporting a unique color scheme. Like other Pseudomugils, these are gregarious, active, peaceful, and fun to spawn. The males display frequently and are a sight to behold.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e I'm very happy to be able to offer this hard-to-find fish again!\n\nThe current batch is small and is not showing any color yet. They cannot be sexed at this size.\n\nSimilar in behavior and care to furcatus, luminatus, gertrudae, and other commonly available blue eyes, but sporting a unique color scheme. Like other Pseudomugils, these are gregarious, active, peaceful, and fun to spawn. 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These guys are absolutely stunning when they mature. The current batch are juveniles and are not showing their color yet.\n\nThe current group is too small to sex and are being sold unsexed.\nPeaceful, active fish. Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.\n\nUnfortunately, many, if not most, rainbowfish are critically endangered because their habitats are being destroyed by rapid industrial expansion. The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. If pellets are fed, they should be very small (think Xtreme Nano or Hikari Micropellet size) or softened by being soaked in water before they are fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most desired dwarf rainbows. 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Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.\n\nUnfortunately, many, if not most, rainbowfish are critically endangered because their habitats are being destroyed by rapid industrial expansion. The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. 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It has been collected around the town of Kiunga and along the road from Kiunga to Tabubil.\nPeaceful, active fish. Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.\n\nUnfortunately, many, if not most, rainbowfish are critically endangered because their habitats are being destroyed by rapid industrial expansion. The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. If pellets are fed, they should be very small (think Xtreme Nano or Hikari Micropellet size) or softened by being soaked in water before they are fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for its bright pink lips, this is an attractive, brightly colored dwarf species and, in our experience, is hardy and easy to breed.\n\nAs far as we know, this species has a limited natural range. 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As they grow, they will turn into stunners!\n\nThese are too young to sex at this time and are being sold unsexed.\nPeaceful, active fish. Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.\n\nUnfortunately, many, if not most, rainbowfish are critically endangered because their habitats are being destroyed by rapid industrial expansion. The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. 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Our current group are juveniles and are not showing their full color yet.\n\nThis group is currently too small to sex so it is being sold unsexed.\nPeaceful, active fish. Rainbowfish are generally hardy and easy to care for. Rainbowfish are truly unique in that the males of most species have a bright iridescent strip running from the top of the mouth up over the ridge of the back and continuing to the dorsal fin. Males frequently \"flash\" this bright strip on-and-off in absolutely stunning displays. When they flash, it looks like a neon light is being turned on and off. This, combined with the amazing coloration of many species, is something truly special that is not to be missed. Fortunately, these fish display and flash frequently.\n\nUnfortunately, many, if not most, rainbowfish are critically endangered because their habitats are being destroyed by rapid industrial expansion. The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. 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The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. 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There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. If pellets are fed, they should be very small (think Xtreme Nano or Hikari Micropellet size) or softened by being soaked in water before they are fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e These were discovered in 2019 by Gary Lange, Johannes Graf, Marten Luter Salossa and Wim Heemskerk and the fish for sale here are direct descendants from that collection. This fish is so new to the aquarium hobby that we don't really have much information about them. 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There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. 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There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. Alternatively, looking into the closely related Pseudomugil genus (commonly called Blue Eyes) might yield the perfect species for a small aquarium.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\nRainbowfish are easy to feed. They are not picky and will greedily and rapidly eat most standard aquarium foods. However, they can develop problems when fed large, hard food. So, we find it best to feed \"soft\" foods like flakes, frozen foods, Repashy, and the like. If pellets are fed, they should be very small (think Xtreme Nano or Hikari Micropellet size) or softened by being soaked in water before they are fed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":51534031651114,"sku":"yellow-rainbowfish-unsexed","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Male","offer_id":51534031683882,"sku":"yellow-rainbowfish-male","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female","offer_id":51534031716650,"sku":"yellow-rainbowfish-female","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":51534031749418,"sku":"yellow-rainbowfish-juvenile","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pair (1M1F)","offer_id":51534031782186,"sku":"yellow-rainbowfish-pair-1m1f","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/0368\/7722\/files\/Dans_Fish_Melanotaenia_herbertaxelrodi_Lake_Tebera_Melanotaenia_herbertaxelrodi_Lake_Tebera_858df5a21d064fedbb4a5151bdb67ff9_6798.jpg?v=1778637215"},{"product_id":"melanotaenia-sahulensis-moa-island","title":"Melanotaenia sahulensis 'Moa Island'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moa Island\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarium Bred and Raised\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated size at shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1.5\"\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsexed\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nPeaceful, active fish. 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There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. However, these fish are rapid swimmers and do best in a tank that is at least 4 feet long (the length of a standard 55 gallon aquarium). If your tank is smaller, we would recommend sticking to the dwarf species which top out at around 3-3.5\" or less. 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The pattern has been that as soon as roads are built that allow explorers access to new rainbowfish species, industry follows and the habitats disappear in short order. The habitats of many populations have disappeared, seemingly overnight. There are no effective government controls to mitigate this and the cycle of habitat destruction is not going to stop anytime soon. Gladly, almost all rainbowfish available for sale in the USA are bred and raised in aquariums and not collected from the wild. However, if these captive populations are ever lost, many of these fish will disappear. The more of us who keep these jewels, the higher the probability they won't completely disappear from the earth.\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \nMost rainbows of the Melanotaenia, Glossolepis, and Chilatherina genre grow to 5\" - 6,\" maybe even more on the largest species. Many people successfully keep rainbows in tanks that are around 3 feet long...it can be done. 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