{"product_id":"redtail-blue-variatus","title":"Redtail Blue Variatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedtail Blue Variatus is a colorful freshwater livebearer suited for peaceful community aquariums. It does best in stable, fully cycled water with peaceful tankmates, plant cover, and a varied diet of flakes, small pellets, and occasional frozen or vegetable-based foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redtail Blue Variatus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed — verify exact species\/variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed — verify exact species\/variant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan for adult size, not just size at purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in stable, cycled community aquariums with peaceful tankmates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful livebearer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly when kept in clean, stable water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep temperature steady and matched to peaceful tropical community fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable freshwater parameters matter more than constant correction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flakes, small pellets, and occasional frozen or vegetable-based foods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Kept:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept in peaceful groups with plant cover and compatible tankmates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other peaceful livebearers, small community fish, Corydoras, peaceful snails, and live plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive cichlids, fin nippers, large predators, and goldfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant cover helps reduce stress and gives livebearers places to settle. Do not use schooling-fish stocking rules for livebearers; focus on peaceful tankmates, stable water, and enough room for adult size and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Is the tank cycled and stable?\u003cbr\u003e- Is the aquarium large enough for adult size or final placement?\u003cbr\u003e- Are tankmates compatible?\u003cbr\u003e- Do you have appropriate food, cover, or supplies ready?\u003cbr\u003e- Can you receive and acclimate the order promptly?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54682181435764,"sku":"REDTAIL-BLUE-M","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/9891\/2372\/files\/RedtailBlueVariatus2.webp?v=1776527062","url":"https:\/\/aquaticsupplyco.com\/products\/redtail-blue-variatus","provider":"Aquarium Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}