{"id":13577,"date":"2026-02-18T01:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/three-stripe-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-trifasciatus-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:16:05","slug":"three-stripe-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-trifasciatus-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=three-stripe-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-trifasciatus-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Three Stripe Rainbowfish Melanotaenia Trifasciatus 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Rainbow Fish Trifasciatus<\/strong>, also known as the Three Stripe Rainbowfish, is a stunning freshwater species renowned for its vibrant colors and peaceful temperament. With a striking appearance featuring iridescent blue, green, and yellow hues, this fish adds a splash of color to any aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: <\/strong>\u2028Native to the rivers of Papua New Guinea, this species thrives in freshwater habitats, typically found in slow-moving waters and shallow regions with plenty of vegetation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding: <\/strong>\u2028Rainbow Fish Trifasciatus are omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods. A balanced diet should include high-quality flake food, frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia, as well as plant matter to ensure optimal health and color vibrancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates: <\/strong>\u2028This fish is generally peaceful and does well in community tanks. Ideal tank mates include other peaceful species such as tetras, rasboras, and corydoras. They prefer to be in groups, so a shoal of at least six is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression: <\/strong>\u2028Rainbow Fish Trifasciatus is known for its docile nature, making it a great addition to community tanks. However, males can exhibit some mild territorial behavior, especially during breeding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level: <\/strong>\u2028Suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists, this species is hardy and adaptable, making it a great choice for a variety of aquarium setups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 24-28\u00b0C (75-82\u00b0F)<br \/>\n<strong>pH:<\/strong> 6.5-7.5<br \/>\n<strong>Hardness:<\/strong> 10-15 dGH<br \/>\n<strong>Tank Size:<\/strong> Minimum of 100 liters (26 gallons) for a small group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rainbow Fish Trifasciatus, also known as the Three Stripe Rainbowfish, is a stunning freshwater species renowned for its vibrant colors and peaceful temperament. With a striking appearance featuring iridescent blue, green, and yellow hues, this fish adds a splash of color to any aquarium. Origin: \u2028Native to the rivers of Papua New Guinea, this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13576,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[45],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13577","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-rainbow-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/13577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=13577"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=13577"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=13577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}