Banded Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata)
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The Banded Rainbowfish (scientific name: Melanotaenia trifasciata) is a captivating rainbow fish species featuring iridescent blue, yellow, red, and green tones, highlighted by a bold horizontal stripe. Adult males are especially breathtaking, developing elongated fins and even more vivid colors during spawning displays. This freshwater fish thrives in community tanks and is perfect for aquarists looking to add dynamic schooling action and visual appeal to their setup.
Banded Rainbowfish can grow up to 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) in the aquarium. Their deep bodies, arching backs, and signature dark lateral band distinguish them from other Melanotaenia species. When kept in a group, their schooling behavior and color changes provide a constantly shifting display of beauty.
Known for their peaceful and active nature, Banded Rainbowfish are best kept in groups of six or more to encourage natural social interactions and vibrant coloration. They are excellent community fish, coexisting well with other peaceful species such as Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Corydoras, and even many types of shrimp and snails. Their energetic swimming and non-aggressive temperament make them a highlight in planted and open-swimming tanks.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Banded Rainbowfish for sale are raised with the utmost care. All our Rainbowfish for sale are tank-bred and acclimated for home aquariums, ensuring robust health and vibrant colors. Visit our fish store online or in person at aquarium in Virginia to explore our wide selection of high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We also offer betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, aquarium plants for sale, and a variety of aquarium supplies.
What You Can Expect From This Fish
- Bold black band and brilliant rainbow coloration
- Peaceful schooling fish, ideal for community tanks
- Hardy and beginner-friendly, perfect for planted aquariums
- Active swimmers that bring life to the mid and upper levels of the tank
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Temperature: 74°–80°F (23°–27°C)
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- KH: 5–15 dKH
- Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons for a school
Care Guidelines
- Diet: Banded Rainbowfish are omnivores. Offer a balanced diet of high-quality flake foods, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms to enhance their natural colors.
- Social Behavior: Schooling species always keep in groups of six or more for best color and health. Peaceful with most non-aggressive freshwater fish.
- Aquascaping: Use open swimming areas with dense planting around the edges. Floating plants help diffuse light and encourage more vibrant displays.
- Water Quality: Maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes, a reliable filter, and stable parameters.
