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High-Color Rainbow Darter
 (Etheostoma caeruleum)  2 - 4"
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Male High-Color Rainbow Darter in all of his glory!
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Any food over here??
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Female High-Color Rainbow Darter.
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High-Color Rainbow Darter Care
Etheostoma caeruleum – 2 - 4”
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Care Requirements:
Temperature Tolerance Range:
 32-80°F
Preferred Temperature Range:
 72-76°F
Water Hardness:
 Medium to Hard
Type of Tank Setup:
 Freshwater (cold) or Freshwater (tropical) / Species or Community
Food:
 Live or frozen (may acclimate to flake)
Swimming level:
 Bottom
Special Requirements:
 Rainbow Darters need good water circulation / aeration. Also note that these fish feed off the bottom and may feed slowly, so be sure that sufficient food gets to the bottom of the tank.
Notes:

Rainbow darters are very inquisitive fish; they like to come to the front of the tank when you walk by. Also, they like to perch on objects like rocks or logs.
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