Salmon Red Rainbowfish – Glossolepis incisus | Intensely colored schooling fish with lively behavior & strong red sheen

The Salmon-red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus) is one of the most intensely colored rainbowfish. Originating from Lake Sentani in New Guinea, it captivates with its radiant salmon-red scales, which glow particularly strongly in adult males.

This species is peaceful, active swimmers, and vital – ideal for spacious aquariums with plenty of free swimming space and light current. When kept in groups, the fish display their most beautiful colors and show active, social swimming behavior.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: M/L (5–6 cm)
🌎 Origin: New Guinea (Lake Sentani)
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C
💧 pH value: 6.8–7.8
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 18 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 fish)
🌾 Aquarium: From 250 l, with free swimming space, plants & light current

🍽️ Feeding:
Accepts live, frozen, and high-quality dry food. Color-enhancing food with carotenoids (e.g., spirulina, paprika) intensifies the strong red color.

💡 Tip:
Bright lighting and a dark substrate make the glowing red of the males appear particularly intense.

👉 Conclusion:
The Salmon-red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incisus) is a magnificently colored, peaceful schooling fish – ideal for large, lively community aquariums.