Emerald Rainbowfish Care Guide
Glossolepis incisus
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Bioload Score
6000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Oceania
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, accepting quality flakes and pellets alongside small crustaceans, insects, and vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful rainbowfish, larger peaceful tetras, danios, Corydoras, peaceful loaches, and robust livebearers.
Good to Know
Emerald Rainbowfish, Glossolepis incisus, is more widely known as the Red Rainbowfish because mature males can develop an intense metallic red coloration.
Gender Differences
Mature males are larger and develop vivid red-orange coloration with a deeper body and brighter fins, while females are smaller and generally olive, silvery, or golden.
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