Red Rainbowfish

Glossolepis incisus

Family : Melanotaeniidae

FishFreshwaterRainbowfish

Rainbowfish with bright red body in males, very popular in aquariums. Peaceful and active.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific+1

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Glossolepis incisus can reach up to 15 cm. Adult males are intense red with silvery reflections, while females are gray-silver. The body is deep and laterally compressed. This species is schooling and requires a large swimming space. It is very active and may jump, so a lid is important. Its reproduction is typical of rainbowfish, spawning on plants. It lives about 6-8 years.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater lakes and rivers, lowland areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.5–8

GH5–15 °dGH

KH3–10 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

200 L

Min. group

Adult size

15 cm

Lifespan

7 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Care notes

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 5-15. Minimum 200 liters for a group of 6. Omnivorous diet: flakes, pellets, worms, brine shrimp. Weekly 20-30% water changes. Compatible with other peaceful fish of similar size. Provide a long tank (120 cm) for swimming. Decorate with robust plants and rocks. Avoid territorial species. Strong filtration is recommended.

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