Balloon Red Rainbow

Balloon Red Rainbow (Glossolepis incisus)

A selectively bred, round-bodied variant of the Red Rainbowfish, prized for its vibrant red colouration and active, schooling behaviour. This hardy, fast-swimming fish is best suited to large, open aquariums where it has room to move.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: Large tank with open swimming space
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH Range: 6.5–7.5
• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
• Temperament: Peaceful, active, schooling
• Diet: Omnivore — flakes, pellets, frozen/live foods, vegetable matter
• Max Size: 10–12cm
• Lifespan: 5–8 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate (requires space and good water quality)

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish; avoid slow-moving or fin-nipping species. Best kept in groups of 6-8+ for natural schooling behaviour.

Origin: New Guinea (selectively bred aquarium variant of the wild Red Rainbowfish, family Melanotaeniidae)