Red Shiner (Cyprinella lutrensis)

Add brilliant color and nonstop activity to your freshwater aquarium with the Red Shiner (Cyprinella lutrensis). This attractive North American minnow is known for its shimmering silver-blue body and vibrant red-orange fins. Mature males can develop especially intense coloration during breeding condition, displaying beautiful blue, purple, and red tones that make them stand out in the aquarium.

Red Shiners are hardy, energetic schooling fish that do best when kept in groups. Their active swimming behavior makes them an excellent choice for larger community aquariums with similarly sized, active fish.

Product Features

• Common Name: Red Shiner
• Scientific Name: Cyprinella lutrensis
• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; very active
• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Omnivore – accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods
• Adult Size: Approximately 2.5–3.5 inches
• Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger
• Temperature: 64–78°F
• pH: 6.5–8.0

Why You'll Love Them

• Beautiful silver-blue body with vibrant red-orange fins
• Mature males can develop spectacular breeding coloration
• Hardy and adaptable freshwater species
• Active schooling behavior adds constant movement to the aquarium
• Excellent choice for larger community and native-style aquariums
• Easy to feed and maintain with proper aquarium care

For the best display, keep Red Shiners in a group of at least six individuals with plenty of open swimming space. Rocks, driftwood, and hardy plants can be used to create a natural-looking environment while leaving enough room for their active schooling behavior.

A varied diet of quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live foods can help promote healthy growth and vibrant coloration. Good filtration and regular water changes are recommended to maintain excellent water quality.

Each fish is carefully selected, health-checked, and professionally packed to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to acclimate to its new aquarium.

Please Note: Coloration can vary depending on sex, age, breeding condition, diet, and environment. Mature males generally develop significantly stronger red, blue, and purple coloration than females and juveniles.