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Glossolepis wanamensis
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(Redirected from Lake Wanam Rainbowfish)
| Lake Wanam Rainbowfish | |
| Lake Wanam Rainbowfish | |
| Species | Glossolepis wanamensis |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 3.543 in
8-9 cm (3.1-3.5") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.5 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more colourful and larger than females.
[edit] Origin
- Known only from Lake Wanam, a roughly circular lake situated on a small plateau 24 km west of Lae, Papua New Guinea[1].
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An active peaceful fish best kept in groups of 5 or more, females should out number males. Should be kept with similar sized peaceful fish, however, shy and slow moving fish may be bothered by the active nature of this Rainbowfish. Tank mates could include larger Tetras, Danios, other Rainbowfish or Corydoras.
[edit] Diet
- Should accept most foods including pellets and flake, supplement with small meaty foods such as brine shrimp. May also eat snails.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish need a large and long tank in which to swim. The tank should be mature with excellent water quality. They appreciate a combination of dense planting and open swimming space without bright lighting or strong currents.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful and active mid-swimming fish which loosely shoals. Males will display to one another.
[edit] Identification
- Typical Rainbowfish shape with the arched spine, not as pronounced as some Rainbows however. The flanks are very iridescent with a gold base colour overlaid with turquoise iridescence.
[edit] Species Note
- This fish is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List[2] and therefore if you see this fish available in aquatic stores you should enquire whether its farmed or wild caught. Wild caught fish should be avoided.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] References
- ↑ Fishbase Distribution
- ↑ IUCN Red List 1996

