Lake Wanam rainbow fish

Lake Wanam rainbowfish Care

Lake Wanam rainbow fish is beautiful fish with orange and metallic green shade. Glossolepis wanamensis is a very sensitive fish among other rainbows, so care should be taken in maintaining the water parameters stable. This fish is already listed in IUCN's Endangered species list, so take additional responsibility in caring this fish.

Name	Lake Wanam rainbowfish
Scientific Name	Glossolepis wanamensis
Fish-size	6 – 8 cm
Ph	6.0. - 7.0.
Temperature	23 – 29 C
Food	Omnivores: All types of food of small size. Live food preferable
Temperament	Peaceful.
Care Level	Easy, Care should be taken while introducing the fish to new environment.
Sexing	Males exhibits orange and green metallic shades with black fins. Females are less colorful.
Egg Layers	Yes.
Breeding	Easy, with school of fish . They spawn on plants or spawning mob. They lay adhesive/sticky eggs and if not separated they will eat their own eggs. It will take approximately 8 – 12 days for hatching.