{"product_id":"forktail-rainbow-fish-pseudomugil-furcatus-for-sale","title":"Forktail Rainbow Fish (Pseudomugil Furcatus)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"11194\" data-end=\"11240\"\u003eForktail Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil furcatus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11242\" data-end=\"11619\"\u003eForktail Rainbowfish are one of the most underrated small rainbowfish in the hobby. They stay relatively small, are constantly active, and have a unique look with bright yellow fins and a forked tail that stands out in planted aquariums. In a healthy group, they bring nonstop movement and display behavior without the size demands of larger rainbowfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11621\" data-end=\"11945\"\u003eAt Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"11947\" data-end=\"11990\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Forktail Rainbowfish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"11992\" data-end=\"12275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"11992\" data-end=\"12049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11994\" data-end=\"12049\"\u003eConstant movement and active schooling\/display behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12050\" data-end=\"12101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12052\" data-end=\"12101\"\u003eBeautiful yellow fins and distinctive forked tail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12102\" data-end=\"12155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12104\" data-end=\"12155\"\u003eGreat small rainbowfish for planted community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12156\" data-end=\"12199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12158\" data-end=\"12199\"\u003ePeaceful and enjoyable to watch in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12200\" data-end=\"12275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12202\" data-end=\"12275\"\u003eExcellent choice for hobbyists wanting rainbowfish in a smaller footprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"12277\" data-end=\"12303\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12305\" data-end=\"12514\"\u003eForktails are active, social, and generally peaceful. They do best in groups and will display frequently, especially males. They are energetic fish and look best in setups with open swimming areas plus plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12516\" data-end=\"12543\"\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"12545\" data-end=\"12668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12545\" data-end=\"12566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12547\" data-end=\"12566\"\u003eOpen swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12567\" data-end=\"12606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12569\" data-end=\"12606\"\u003ePlants and structure around the edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12607\" data-end=\"12653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12609\" data-end=\"12653\"\u003eGood oxygenation and gentle to moderate flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12654\" data-end=\"12668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12656\" data-end=\"12668\"\u003eA secure lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"12670\" data-end=\"12697\"\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"12699\" data-end=\"12846\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12699\" data-end=\"12736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12701\" data-end=\"12736\"\u003e15 gallon minimum for a small group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12737\" data-end=\"12801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12739\" data-end=\"12801\"\u003e20 gallon long preferred for better group behavior and display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12802\" data-end=\"12846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12804\" data-end=\"12846\"\u003eBest kept in groups of 6+ (more is better)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"12848\" data-end=\"12869\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"12871\" data-end=\"12955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12871\" data-end=\"12893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12873\" data-end=\"12893\"\u003eIdeal range: 75–80°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"12894\" data-end=\"12955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12896\" data-end=\"12955\"\u003eStable temperature is more important than exact temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"12957\" data-end=\"12986\"\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12988\" data-end=\"13060\"\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful fish that won’t nip fins or overwhelm them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13062\" data-end=\"13090\"\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"13092\" data-end=\"13322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13092\" data-end=\"13128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13094\" data-end=\"13128\"\u003eSmall peaceful rainbowfish species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13129\" data-end=\"13182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13131\" data-end=\"13182\"\u003eCPDs \/ emerald dwarf danios (in appropriate setups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13183\" data-end=\"13239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13185\" data-end=\"13239\"\u003eEmber tetras and similar peaceful small schooling fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13240\" data-end=\"13279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13242\" data-end=\"13279\"\u003eCorydoras (including smaller species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13280\" data-end=\"13322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13282\" data-end=\"13322\"\u003ePeaceful shrimp\/snails (setup-dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13324\" data-end=\"13330\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"13332\" data-end=\"13453\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13332\" data-end=\"13345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13334\" data-end=\"13345\"\u003eFin-nippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13346\" data-end=\"13367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13348\" data-end=\"13367\"\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13368\" data-end=\"13390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13370\" data-end=\"13390\"\u003eLarge predatory fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13391\" data-end=\"13453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13393\" data-end=\"13453\"\u003eVery boisterous species that outcompete them at feeding time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"13455\" data-end=\"13466\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13468\" data-end=\"13515\"\u003eForktails do best on variety and smaller foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13517\" data-end=\"13535\"\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"13537\" data-end=\"13706\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13537\" data-end=\"13580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13539\" data-end=\"13580\"\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets \/ small flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13581\" data-end=\"13630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13583\" data-end=\"13630\"\u003eFrozen foods (baby brine shrimp, cyclops, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13631\" data-end=\"13706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13633\" data-end=\"13706\"\u003eLive baby brine shrimp (excellent for conditioning and breeding response)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"13708\" data-end=\"13757\"\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13759\" data-end=\"13921\"\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"13923\" data-end=\"14116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13923\" data-end=\"13936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13925\" data-end=\"13936\"\u003eFish health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13937\" data-end=\"13952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13939\" data-end=\"13952\"\u003eClean systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"13953\" data-end=\"14100\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13955\" data-end=\"14100\"\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high-quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"14101\" data-end=\"14116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14103\" data-end=\"14116\"\u003eParasite free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14118\" data-end=\"14165\"\u003eThat matters, especially with small rainbowfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Delivery \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$150 minimum order is required for delivery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$25 delivery fee applies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Meet-Up \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal meet-up is available. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533161906350,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/5661\/4574\/files\/012313D9-A3BA-4623-8F52-8DB1FAE95A05.png?v=1778537885","url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/forktail-rainbow-fish-pseudomugil-furcatus-for-sale","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}