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Description
Notropsis chrosomus is a beautiful cyprinid native to the southeastern US. They are similar in habits to danios, but prefer cooler temperatures, ideally below 72F. Reaching about 3", these agile schoolers are generally a pinkish tone, but when ready to spawn, males go a brilliant mix of electric blue and red tones. The colour of spawning males is more intense than even most tropical fish, making these a real gem for the coldwater tank.
Rainbow shiners will be sold as pairs or single females ONLY; you cannot buy a male without an accompanying female! Listed price is for a male/female pair; if you would like to order single females online let us know and we can invoice you for them.