Aquarist Species: Glossolepis wanamensis
Aquarist: groverlee
Species Profile: Glossolepis wanamensis
Common Name: Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
Species Photo by: Nick Condon
Description: Rainbowfish species from Lake Wanam, Papua New Guinea. Growing to ~13cm. It is considered critically endangered and a CARES species.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Oceania
Distribution: Lake Wanam, Papua New Guinea
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: F0 Wild Caught
Year Acquired: 2025
Date of Acquisition: 19/07/2025
Source: Buy Fish by JZX
Current Stock: 3.7.0
Water Parameters
pH: 6.8–7.2
Temperature: 22°C–24°C
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5.0 ppm
GH: (Not Tested)
KH: (Not Tested)