New Guinea Rainbow

Scientific Name: Glossolepis incisus
Recommended Aquarium: 75+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 6 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: Australia

The male will also develop a more pronounced humped back, almost giving the head a “beak-like” look. They can tolerate harder/alkaline water and are large enough to hold their own with other larger fish. The New Guinea Rainbow is a carnivore in the wild, so will require meaty based foods in the aquarium. The adults are rather easy to get to spawn, but the fry would require rotifer cultures to raise. The fry is a very slow growing species.

Approximate arrival size for New Guinea Rainbow: 2 to 3 inches