Rainbow Shiner (Notropis chrosomus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 Videos 11 External links

Alternative names

Rainbow Shiner

Synonyms

Hybopsis chrosomus

Sexing

Unknown.

Tank compatibility

Rainbow Shiners are active shoaling fish that should be kept in a group of at least 6 or more. They are peaceful and can be kept with other fish that don't mind the same environment as these fish.

Diet

Unknown.

Feeding regime

Unknown.

Environment Specifics

Unknown.

Behaviour

Unknown.

Identification

Elongate, streamlined minnow noted for its iridescent colours. Outside of breeding, the fish have pinkish bodies with a bright golden band along the midline of the flank from behind the operculum to the base of the tail fin. The dorsal, anal and pelvic fins are marked with red or orange blotches. During the breeding season the males develop a purple band above the midline band and shiny blue band below it.

Pictures

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Tropical Fish Finder
• Wikipedia