{"id":4498,"date":"2026-02-17T04:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/emerald-green-rainbow-fish-glossolepis-wanamensis-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:57:19","slug":"emerald-green-rainbow-fish-glossolepis-wanamensis-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=emerald-green-rainbow-fish-glossolepis-wanamensis-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Emerald Green Rainbow Fish Glossolepis Wanamensis &#8211; 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"714\"><strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"272\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"275\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"308\">Emerald Green Rainbowfish<\/strong> is a rare and beautiful species known for its shimmering <strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"387\">green iridescence<\/strong>, subtle body stripes, and graceful schooling behavior. Males display the most vibrant coloration, especially during courtship, ranging from <strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"555\">emerald to bluish-green<\/strong>, often with hints of gold or silver. This peaceful, active fish is a perfect addition to a well-planted community aquarium or a specialized rainbowfish setup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"727\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"730\" \/>Endemic to <strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"755\">Lake Wanam<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"779\">Papua New Guinea<\/strong>, this species is considered <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"845\">critically endangered in the wild<\/strong> due to habitat loss and introduced species. Most specimens in the hobby come from <strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"950\">captive-bred lines<\/strong>, making them a valuable conservation-friendly choice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1018\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\" \/>Omnivorous and easy to feed. Offer a varied diet of <strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1112\">high-quality flake or micro pellets<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1149\">frozen or live foods<\/strong> such as <strong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1199\">brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia<\/strong>. Include occasional <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1259\">vegetable-based flakes or spirulina<\/strong> to enhance color and digestion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1542\"><strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1308\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\" \/>Peaceful and best kept in <strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1360\">groups of 6 or more<\/strong>. Suitable tank mates include other rainbowfish, Corydoras, tetras, rasboras, gouramis, and other calm community fish. Schooling helps reduce stress and brings out natural behaviors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1567\"><strong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1565\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1606\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1604\">75\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1626\">\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1626\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1624\">6.8\u20137.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1653\">\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1653\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1651\">5\u201315 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<p data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1694\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1692\">30\u201340 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1768\">Best kept in <strong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1727\">planted tanks<\/strong> with open swimming space and gentle flow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1799\"><strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1797\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1832\">\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1832\">Energetic, mid-level swimmer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1895\">\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1895\">Males may perform <strong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1874\">colorful displays<\/strong> to impress females<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1947\">Peaceful and social\u2014<strong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1947\">thrives in active schools<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1969\"><strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1967\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2256\">\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2032\">\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2032\">A rare and <strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2017\">less commonly seen rainbowfish<\/strong> in the trade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2109\">\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2109\">Benefits from <strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2081\">clean, well-oxygenated water<\/strong> and regular water changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<p data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2177\">Best coloration is seen in <strong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2155\">mature males<\/strong> under good lighting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2256\">\n<p data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2256\">Ideal for aquarists looking to support <strong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2256\">conservation through captive care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2516\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2291\">Emerald Green Rainbowfish<\/strong> is a stunning and meaningful addition to any peaceful freshwater aquarium. Its <strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2394\">glowing green sheen<\/strong>, active schooling nature, and rarity in the hobby make it a top choice for rainbowfish enthusiasts and aquascapers alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Emerald Green Rainbowfish is a rare and beautiful species known for its shimmering green iridescence, subtle body stripes, and graceful schooling behavior. Males display the most vibrant coloration, especially during courtship, ranging from emerald to bluish-green, often with hints of gold or silver. This peaceful, active fish is a perfect addition to a well-planted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4497,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[45],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4498","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-rainbow-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/4498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=4498"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=4498"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=4498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}