Description
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At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Turquoise Rainbow Fish (Melanotaenia lacustris). Here are our shipping guidelines:
- 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
- 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
- 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
- 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.
Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:
- 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
- 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
- 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
- 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.
The Turquoise Rainbow Fish, originating from the lakes and rivers of Papua New Guinea, is a vibrant and active freshwater fish known for its brilliant turquoise color and elegant swimming movements. This species is a favorite among aquarists looking to add a splash of color and activity to their tanks.
- Striking turquoise and blue coloration that brightens any aquarium
- Lively and peaceful, making it a great addition to community tanks
- Dynamic schooling behavior that is best displayed in groups
- Easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists
- Temperature: 74° – 78° F (23° – 26° C)
- pH: 7.0 – 8.0
- KH: 10-20 dKH
- Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on a balanced diet of high-quality flake foods, small pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
- Social Behavior: Very peaceful and best kept in groups to enhance their natural schooling behavior and reduce stress.
- Origin: Native to Papua New Guinea
- Average Adult Size: 4 – 5 inches (10 – 12.7 cm)
- Average Purchase Size: 1.5 – 2 inches (3.8 – 5.1 cm)
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 3.5 × 8.5 in |
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