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	rainbows at lfs
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i went to my lfs and i saw "yellow rainbow at 9 USD ea." WOW is this price right when the fish isn't really that colorful. n.e way i just ended up getting 2 (ready here i go trying to spell what i can't) asutranlin rainbows , and (and again) madiscaian rainbow.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	if you have the room, you should get some more rainbows, they like to be in groups.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
rewd Big Fish Posts: 351 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Aug-2003	Similar situation here. LFS sells a small variety of rainbows.. none of which are very color but all of which are very pricey. $10+. I see some gorgeous fish online but never in stores.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Curare Enthusiast Posts: 196 Kudos: 130 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2004	Don't forget tho, that most rainbows, when stressed look pretty weak and washed out. AS they settle in and become happy with their surroundings they'll come alive. DO you know what rainbows you bought??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
Filoviridae Fingerling Posts: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	Also keep in mind that along with the stress form the lfs, the fish are often juveniles. For example, I just received some M. trifasciata from the Coen river. They are similar to Goyder river but green/orange instead of red. However, at the moment, they are not much to look at. Give them some time and they may surprise you.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
rewd Big Fish Posts: 351 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Aug-2003	That's what I figured. What's generally the nicest looking (most colorful when mature) rainbow easily available at an LFS besides the Boesemani variety?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i have a nice school of a mad,alstran, and 5 that i don't know. i don't have a pic but- they are like green metallic, like most common rainbows but these have a big sideways "T" on them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
devon7 Big Fish Posts: 475 Kudos: 356 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	threadfins rock \m/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i like them too, but cant find n.e
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22


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