Zig-Zag Rainbowfish
Glossolepis doritya

Basic Information
Maximum Size: 5"

Recommended Aquarium Size: 55-G Minimum

pH: 7.0 - 8.5

Hardness: 10-25°

Temperature: 72 - 78 °

Temperment: Unaggressive; schooling

Glossolepis doritya
 

The beautiful Zig Zag Raingbowfish is an active, fast moving, shoaling fish. It has a brightly coloured body, with zig zags of orange, red, and sometimes green. Like many rainbowfish, it may take some time to mature and display it's best colouration.
An active, schooling fish, Glossolepis doritya should be kept in large groups, with a minimum of six fishes. They are unaggressive, and can be mixed with virtually any other community type fishes. They should not be mixed with large cichlids, or othe fish which may eat them. They make excellent dither or target fish for smaller, moderately aggressive cichlids, such as Pelvicachromis. Their bright colouration can also make them a focal point in a planted aquarium.
Care should be taken when mixing species of Glossolepis, as they may hybridise in the aquarium.