Description:
The Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus), also known as the Salmon Red Rainbowfish, is prized for its vibrant red coloration, which intensifies as the fish matures. Native to the lakes and rivers of New Guinea, it features an elongated body shape with a slightly forked tail and iridescent scales that shimmer under light. Males display more intense red hues compared to females, especially during breeding periods.
Maximum Size:
Red Rainbowfish typically reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length.
Temperature:
Optimal water temperature ranges between 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C).
Water Parameters:
pH: 6.5 to 8.0
Hardness: 8 to 20 dGH
Ammonia and nitrite should be kept at 0 ppm, with regular water changes to maintain clean conditions.
Compatibility:
Red Rainbowfish are peaceful community fish best kept with other non-aggressive species of similar size. Suitable tank mates include tetras, barbs, danios, and other rainbowfish species. Avoid large or aggressive fish that may stress or prey on them. They thrive in groups of six or more to display natural schooling behavior.
Diet:
They are omnivorous and readily accept a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Including vegetable matter like spirulina or blanched vegetables supports their health and enhances coloration.
Description:
The Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus), also known as the Salmon Red Rainbowfish, is prized for its vibrant red coloration, which intensifies as the fish matures. Native to the lakes and rivers of New Guinea, it features an elongated body shape with a slightly forked tail and iridescent scales that shimmer under light. Males display more intense red hues compared to females, especially during breeding periods.
Maximum Size:
Red Rainbowfish typically reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length.
Temperature:
Optimal water temperature ranges between 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C).
Water Parameters:
pH: 6.5 to 8.0
Hardness: 8 to 20 dGH
Ammonia and nitrite should be kept at 0 ppm, with regular water changes to maintain clean conditions.
Compatibility:
Red Rainbowfish are peaceful community fish best kept with other non-aggressive species of similar size. Suitable tank mates include tetras, barbs, danios, and other rainbowfish species. Avoid large or aggressive fish that may stress or prey on them. They thrive in groups of six or more to display natural schooling behavior.
Diet:
They are omnivorous and readily accept a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Including vegetable matter like spirulina or blanched vegetables supports their health and enhances coloration.
