Red Rainbowfish

Red Rainbowfish

Glossolepis incisus

Also known as: Salmon Red Rainbow

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Males develop an intense deep red coloration as they mature. One of the larger and most striking rainbowfish species.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

72–80°F
22–27°C

pH Range

7–8
water acidity

Max Size

6"
15.2 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a spacious tank as it grows large for a rainbowfish. Males color up best in groups with females present.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods. Not picky — accepts most prepared foods readily.

Compatible Tank Mates

Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Head and Tail Light Tetra 2" Pearl Danio 2.5" Ornate Tetra 2"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5" Silvertip Tetra 2"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Oscar 14" Discus 8"

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