Species Care
SPOTTED RAINBOW
Glossolepis maculosus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Max Growth Size: 6-7 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Papua New Guinea, Markham and Omsis River systems
Reproduction: Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels.
Feeding: Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart.
Additional Comments: Very distinctive with its large black spots. Best kept on its own or with similar sized gentle types in a planted tank with open swimming space. One of the rarer NG rainbows, can be quite delicate and does not prosper when kept with larger species.
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