Description
Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus) – Bold Color and Peaceful Personality
The Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus), also known as the Salmon-Red Rainbow, is a striking freshwater fish known for its intense, fiery red coloration and shimmering scales. Males display the most brilliant red hues, especially when kept in groups and provided with optimal care. Females are more subdued in color, often silvery or bronze, which helps accentuate the males’ vivid appearance.
Originating from Lake Sentani in Papua, Indonesia, this active schooling fish is a great addition to larger, peaceful community tanks. Its lively swimming, friendly nature, and vibrant color make it a standout centerpiece in any aquarium.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Glossolepis incisus
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Common Name: Red Rainbowfish
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Coloration: Bright red in males; silvery-bronze in females
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Temperament: Peaceful, energetic, and social
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Size: Up to 6 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 55 gallons, planted with open swimming space
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Diet: Omnivorous—flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp
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Compatibility: Excellent with other peaceful community fish and rainbows; thrives in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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Males develop deeper red hues with high-quality food and clean water.
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Keep in a mixed-gender group to promote natural behavior and coloring.
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Provide good filtration and regular water changes to support health and color.
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Ideal tankmates include other peaceful rainbowfish, barbs, or bottom dwellers.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Red Rainbowfish is a bold and beautiful addition to any large community aquarium. Its fiery color, schooling behavior, and easygoing temperament make it perfect for aquarists seeking a centerpiece fish that’s both stunning and low-maintenance.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
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Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Minimum spend: £50
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
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Scotland & Isles:
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