Aquarist Species: Chilatherina alleni 'Wapoga'
Aquarist: NickCondonFish
Species Profile: Chilatherina alleni 'Wapoga'
Common Name: Wapoga Rainbowfish
Species Photo by: Nick Condon
Description: Smaller rainbow growing to 8cm. "Wapoga" form was collected in 2008 by Johannes Graf. It is considered a CARES species.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Southeast Asia
Distribution: Western Papua, Wapoga River
CARES Status: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2024
Fish were acquired through the wholesale aquarium trade. Most likely from Indonesia.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Eager spawners. Provide a mop and free swimming fry will appear in about 10 days. Parents rarely eat fry which is abnormal for rainbows.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Fry are started on 5-50 micron Golden Pearls for around a week, switched to fresh baby brine until large enough to eat micro pellets.