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Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.


🐟 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

Requirement Details
Minimum Tank Size 55–60 gallons for a group
Temperature 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
pH Level 7.0–8.5 (slightly alkaline)
Hardness 8–20 dGH
Aquascape Heavily planted, open swimming area, floating plants for cover
Water Flow Moderate with good oxygenation
Lid Required (they are strong jumpers)

🍽️ 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



We process orders on all weekdays (Monday to Saturday), excluding public holidays.

To avail free shipping, purchase amount should be Rs350/-(for Aquarium Accessories and Aquatic Plants) or more, less than the above amount shipping charges applicable Rs70/- only. For live fish delivery charges applicable at the time of checkout.

Orders are normally Shipped within 1-2 days and usually take 2-5 working days to be delivered based on your location. However, you will receive an approximate timeline when you place your order.

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