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Elusive Rainbow Shiners
#1
Posted 12 September 2019 - 06:59 AM
I keep reading how easy these fish breed so I’m wondering what you all are doing with the fry? Does anyone have any rainbow shiners they’d like to rehome? Please let me know
#2
Posted 12 September 2019 - 07:25 AM
#3
Posted 12 September 2019 - 07:29 AM
#4
Posted 12 September 2019 - 08:24 AM
Where are you located? You may be able to just go out and catch some. Rainbows are very widely distributed. Otherwise, $8-10 per fish is a typical price. Jonahsaquarium.com has a good selection of quality fish and usually have rainbows in stock.
Dustin Smith
At the convergence of the Broad, Saluda and Congaree
Lexington, SC
#5
Posted 12 September 2019 - 09:24 AM
I'll second Dustin's comments. Even at 8-10 bucks a fish, getting a group of 6-8 would very likely get you males and females. Then you can make as many 'hundreds' as you want which will then have alleviated the initial cost. Despite their appeal, they just aren't as prevalent in the aquarium hobby as tetras and such. As you read, they are easy to maintain and spawn. Worth the investment IMO. Good luck.
#6
Posted 12 September 2019 - 12:37 PM
Where are you located? You may be able to just go out and catch some. Rainbows are very widely distributed.
I know some places in N.Georgia... sounds to me like you need a vacation... or if you are really far away sounds like you should make a detour when you drive to South Carolina in the spring for the NANFA 2020 Convention.
Heck in March they are bright pink fish in a stream, you dont have problems seeing them or finding them.
#7
Posted 12 September 2019 - 11:42 PM
One last call...does anyone breed rainbow shiners and if so, can you sell me a large group?
Thanks all
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