{"product_id":"rainbowfish-black-banded-melanotaenia-nigrans","title":"Rainbowfish - Black Banded (Melanotaenia nigrans)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRainbowfish - Black Banded (Melanotaenia nigrans)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eThe black-banded rainbowfish (Melanotaenia nigrans) is a popular, peaceful, and active freshwater fish native to Northern Australia, known for its distinctive dark mid-lateral stripe and iridescent colors. Males are typically more colorful and have deeper bodies and larger fins, especially during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-semibold text-foreground mb-3\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-2 text-muted-foreground ml-6 list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are peaceful community fish and are best kept in a group of six or more to encourage natural schooling behavior and optimal color display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- suitable tank mates include other rainbowfish species, as well as a range of tetras and danios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate-friendly care level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8-10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal water temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23.0°C -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e28.0°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eSpacious aquarium with plenty of open swimming area. Moderate to strong water flow. Include plants around the edges but leave center open. Hardy plants like Vallisneria work well. Good lid essential as they can jump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcy Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45141164130480,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3151\/7872\/files\/ScreenShot2026-06-07at8.03.04pm.png?v=1780826595","url":"https:\/\/arcyaquariums.com\/products\/rainbowfish-black-banded-melanotaenia-nigrans","provider":"Arcy Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}