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Lake Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

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Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Scientific Name:

Glossolepis wanamensis
Family: Melanotaeniidae
Origin: New Guinea
Adult Size: 3 inches (8 cm)
Social: Peaceful
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.5 -7.8
Hardness: >10 dGH
Temperature: 79-86 F (26-30 C)
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