Rainbow Shiner
- 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.
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 Rainbow Shiner is a small, peaceful cyprinid species native to the clear, shallow streams of the Southeastern United States. Best known for the males’ vibrant iridescent display of pinks, purples, and electric blues during the breeding season, this freshwater fish brings unmatched color and energy to cool water and planted aquariums.
Highly adaptable and outgoing, Rainbow Shiners are perfect for room temperature or subtropical setups. They thrive in planted aquariums and do well in groups of 6 to 10 or more, showing their best schooling behavior and coloration in larger numbers. With a peaceful temperament and active nature, they make ideal tankmates for ornamental shrimp, hillstream loaches, Stiphodon gobies, and other small, non-aggressive species.
Rainbow Shiners are typically found swimming in the middle and upper levels of the aquarium, but will also forage near the substrate. They are neither aggressive nor overly shy, making them a favorite among aquarists who enjoy fish with personality and color.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Rainbow Shiners for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more fish available, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, freshwater snails for sale, and other aquarium supplies.
Why Rainbow Shiners Are A Top Choice?
- Brilliant, shifting colors, especially in breeding males
- Hardy and peaceful, perfect for community aquariums
- Ideal for cooler water setups – no heater required
- Active schooling behavior adds constant motion and beauty
- Compatible with shrimp and peaceful inverts
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Notropis Chrosomus
- Origin: Southeastern United States (tank-bred)
- Average Adult Size: 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.5 cm)
- Average Purchase Size: 1.25 inches (3 cm)
- Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling/schooling
- Tank Position: Mid to top, occasionally bottom
- Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons (larger schools recommended)
Tank & Care Requirements:
- Temperature: 50° – 72°F (10° – 22°C)
- pH: 6.5 – 8.0
- KH: 2 – 15 dKH
- Aquarium Type: Planted or river-style aquascapes with clear, clean water
- Cover: Use a lid – they can be jumpers
Diet & Feeding:
Rainbow Shiners are micropredators that thrive on a varied diet of high-quality dry, frozen, and live foods. They readily accept flakes, micro pellets, Artemia, Tubifex, Calanus, cyclops, and microworms. Supplementing with vegetable matter like spirulina helps boost immunity and enhance color vibrancy.
Whether you're building a North American native biotope or simply want a splash of radiant color in your coolwater tank, Rainbow Shiners are a bold, hardy, and rewarding species to keep.
Get your Rainbow Shiners today from Splashy Fish Store – where every fish is hand-selected, healthy, and ready to shine in your aquarium!
Rainbow Shiner Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Rainbow Shiners aggressive?
No, Rainbow Shiners are peaceful and sociable fish, making them an excellent choice for community aquariums. They thrive in schools and get along well with other non-aggressive species that share similar water conditions. Their calm nature and active swimming behavior make them both captivating and compatible tankmates.
Are Rainbow Shiners easy to keep?
Yes, Rainbow Shiners are fairly easy to care for, making them a great option for intermediate and even beginner hobbyists. They are peaceful schooling fish that do well with similar-sized, non-aggressive tankmates like White Cloud Mountain Minnows and small Danios. These fish thrive in unheated, well-oxygenated aquariums and require a varied omnivorous diet for optimal health and coloration.
Will Rainbow Shiners eat shrimp?
Rainbow Shiners are generally peaceful and shrimp-safe, especially with larger ornamental shrimp. However, like most fish, they may prey on tiny shrimp fry if given the opportunity. For the best results, provide plenty of plants and hiding spots to help baby shrimp survive in a shared aquarium.
