| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae |
| Species: |
Glossolepis pseudoincisus |
| Common Name: |
Millennium Rainbow, Tami River rainbowfish |
| Note: |
Due to the political situation and the isolated
habitat this species has not been researched fully. The rainbow
experts do consider it a separate species and true strains can
be obtained from them. It is very similar in appearance and habitat
to Glossolepis incisus. |
| Size: |
Up to 3" (8cm) |
| Habitat: |
Indonesia: Known only from an isolated oxbow
lake (lake IfaNten) near the Tami River, about 23 km southeast
of Jayapura, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least a 55 gallon for a large school. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Loves live blackworms, insects, frozen
foods and flakes. Needs good source of edible vegetation as well.
|
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, schooling species. Keep 3-4 males and
about 10-12 females in a species tank. |
| Water: |
Temperature 71°F to 75°F (22°-24° C), pH 7.0-8.0
dH range: 9 - 19 no special requirements. |
| Care: |
Easy to care for. Keep water clean, i.e. weekly
water changes, good aeration and good current and this fish will
thrive. |
| Communities: |
Best in a species tank, but can be kept with other
peaceful species. |
| Suitability: |
For the specialist. |
