Rainbow Forktail
Product description
Rainbow Forktail — Live Freshwater Nano Fish for Sale
Buy live Rainbow Forktail (Pseudomugil furcatus) — a stunning small freshwater fish from the Pseudomugilidae family, native to the rivers and streams of Papua New Guinea. Known for their iridescent yellow-and-blue fins and active, peaceful behavior, Rainbow Forktails are a top pick for nano aquariums and planted community tanks.
Why hobbyists love Rainbow Forktails
- Brilliant nano fish: males flash yellow fins during courtship displays.
- Peaceful & social: perfect for community aquariums with shrimp, tetras, and rasboras.
- Compact size: stays around 2 inches — ideal for tanks 10 gallons and up.
- Schools beautifully: best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior.
Care Guide
- Adult size: ~2 inches
- Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
- Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Diet: Micro pellets, frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp
- Temperament: Peaceful, active schooler
Available in 3, 5, 7, 10+1, and 20+3 tails. Live arrival guaranteed — shipped overnight in insulated packaging.
🚚 Shipping
- USPS Priority and Fedex Overnight: Live fish are shipped on Monday–Tuesday only.
- Send us email to request for other days!
💰 Refund & DOA Policy
- DOA (Dead on Arrival):
We offer a full refund (fish cost only) or replacement.
To qualify, please send: - 2 clear photos of the fish/shrimp inside the sealed bag, and 1 clear photo outside the bag within 2 hours of delivery
- Carrier Delays:
If total transit time exceeds 3 days, the DOA guarantee is void.
More details: https://justfishything.com/policies/refund-policy
🐠 Acclimation Guide
- Temperature Match:
Make sure the bag water is close to your tank temperature. - Float the Bag:
Place the sealed bag in your tank for 15–20 minutes. - Water Mixing:
Gradually add small amounts of tank water into the bag over 15–20 minutes. - Release:
Gently net the fish into the tank.
❗ Do not pour bag water into your tank to avoid contamination.
📸 Photos Disclaimer
We do our best to capture each fish’s true appearance.
Photos are not edited, but colors may vary slightly in different lighting.
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