🐟 Overview

• Scientific Name: Glossolepis incisus

• Common Names: Scarlet Rainbowfish, Red Rainbowfish, Salmon Red Rainbowfish, New Guinea Red Rainbowfish

• Origin: Lake Sentani and nearby tributaries in West Papua, Indonesia

• Conservation Status: Endangered (due to habitat loss and pollution)

📏 Size & Lifespan

• Adult Size: Typically 12 cm (4.7 inches), occasionally up to 15 cm (6 inches)

• Lifespan: Around 5–8 years in captivity

🎨 Appearance

• Males: Deep scarlet-red body and fins, silver highlights, arched back with age

• Females: Olive to golden body, more slender, transparent fins

• Juveniles: Olive green with silvery sheen; males begin to turn red as they mature

🧬 Behavior & Temperament

• Temperament: Peaceful and sociable

• Schooling: Should be kept in groups of 6 or more

• Activity Level: Very active; swim mid to top levels of the tank

• Courtship: Males display to females and compete with other males, especially in the morning

🐠 Tank Requirements

🍽️ Diet & Feeding

• Type: Omnivore

• Staple Foods: High-quality flakes or pellets

• Supplements: Live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia

• Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, small amounts

🐣 Breeding

• Breeding Type: Egg scatterer (no parental care)

• Spawning Conditions: Use spawning mops or fine-leaved plants

• Egg Hatching: 7–10 days

• Fry Feeding: Start with infusoria or liquid fry food, then transition to baby brine shrimp

• Breeding Tip: Transfer eggs or parents after spawning to avoid predation

🤝 Tankmates

• Compatible With:

  • Other peaceful rainbowfish

  • Tetras, rasboras, barbs, danios

  • Corydoras, peaceful gouramis, otocinclus

• Avoid:

  • Aggressive or large predatory fish

  • Fin nippers or overly boisterous tankmates

  • Very small shrimp (may be eaten)

⚠️ Care Tips

• Color Fading: Often caused by stress, poor diet, or low group numbers

• Jumping Risk: Always keep a secure lid

• Water Quality: Maintain stable parameters and do regular water changes

• Best Group Ratio: 2 males to 3+ females for balanced displays

✅ Quick Summary

• Scientific Name: Glossolepis incisus

• Size: Up to 15 cm (6 in)

• Lifespan: 5–8 years

• Temperament: Peaceful, active

• Schooling: Yes (6+ recommended)

• Difficulty: Moderate (due to tank size and water quality needs)

• Best For: Medium to large peaceful community tanks with ample swimming space

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