Red Rainbow

Common name(s) Red Rainbow, Salmon-red rainbow Picture of Red Rainbow
Picture of mature Red Rainbow
Photos © Sean Evans

Scientific name Glossolepis incisus

Synonyms

Size Up to 6" (15cm), but often smaller

Origin Lake Sentani, in the Irian Jaya (Indonesia)

Tank setup Peaceful planted tank with gentle water movement and plenty of open swimming space.

Compatibility Community tank

Temperature 22-28^oC (72-82^oF)

Water chemistry Medium hard to hard, neutral to alkaline (pH 7.0-8.5)

Feeding Omnivore: will take flake, which should be supplemented with live and/or frozen foods.

Sexing Breeding males are deep red or reddish brown, females are silvery with a yellowish tinge.

Breeding Spawn over fine plants. Java Moss or spawning mops can be provided. Spawning usually takes place in the morning. The eggs take about 7 days to hatch, and are best removed to a separate rearing tank.

Comments Only dominant males may show the red colouration at higher temperatures. At lower temperatures, most of the males will show the characteristic red colouration. These fish are suitable for larger community tanks. They can be fairly timid and should always be kept in a shoal.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name(s)	Red Rainbow, Salmon-red rainbow	`Photos © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Glossolepis incisus
Synonyms
Size	Up to 6" (15cm), but often smaller
Origin	Lake Sentani, in the Irian Jaya (Indonesia)
Tank setup	Peaceful planted tank with gentle water movement and plenty of open swimming space.
Compatibility	Community tank
Temperature	22-28^oC (72-82^oF)
Water chemistry	Medium hard to hard, neutral to alkaline (pH 7.0-8.5)
Feeding	Omnivore: will take flake, which should be supplemented with live and/or frozen foods.
Sexing	Breeding males are deep red or reddish brown, females are silvery with a yellowish tinge.
Breeding	Spawn over fine plants. Java Moss or spawning mops can be provided. Spawning usually takes place in the morning. The eggs take about 7 days to hatch, and are best removed to a separate rearing tank.
Comments	Only dominant males may show the red colouration at higher temperatures. At lower temperatures, most of the males will show the characteristic red colouration. These fish are suitable for larger community tanks. They can be fairly timid and should always be kept in a shoal.