Aquarist Species: Chilatherina alleni 'Wapoga'
Aquarist: NickCondonFish
Species Profile: Chilatherina alleni
Species Photo by: Nick Condon
Description: Rainbowfish native to Indonesia.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Asia
Distribution: Indonesia
CARES Classification: 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.