Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

29–30 °C

pH

7.6–8.2

Dureza GH

9–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

9–13.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

209 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Calm, active shoaler; colour deepens with age

Origen

New Guinea

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of New Guinea comes Glossolepis incisus, a member of the family Melanotaeniidae. A schooling fish of open, sunlit water whose colours arrive with maturity, not in the shop tank. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9–13.2 cm. Schools in the open water; never keep below 6. Long tank, big group, steady water changes — colour follows within months. Maintain 29–30 °C at pH 7.6–8.2. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Schools in the open water; never keep below 6

Dieta

Unfussy omnivore; colour foods enhance the shine

Compañeros recomendados

• Other rainbowfish and large peaceful tetras — Share the open mid-water

Evitar con

• Boisterous cichlids — Stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; daily spawning in condition