🐟 Wichmann's Mouth Almighty / Wichmann's Cardinalfish - (Glossamia wichmanni) – Rare Freshwater Cardinalfish
The Wichmann's Mouth Almighty, also known as the Wichmann's Cardinalfish (Glossamia wichmanni), is a rare and fascinating species of freshwater cardinalfish found in select river systems of Papua New Guinea and northern Australia. Known for its peaceful demeanor and unique mouthbrooding behavior, this species is a favorite among specialty fish keepers seeking uncommon and exotic species.
Its slender body is silvery-gold with faint horizontal striping and subtle reflective sheen, making it an understated yet elegant addition to community or species-specific aquariums. Males are mouthbrooders, carrying eggs until they hatch, providing aquarists a rare opportunity to observe this fascinating reproductive behavior.
🔎 Quick Facts – Wichmann's Mouth Almighty / Wichmann's Cardinalfish
😇 Behavior & Temperament
🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements
💧 Water Parameters
🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous
📋 Overview Table
Feature | Details |
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🌍 Origin | Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia |
📏 Max Size | 4–5 inches |
😇 Temperament | Peaceful |
🏠 Tank Size | 30+ gallons |
⚗️ pH Range | 6.5–7.5 |
🌡️ Temperature | 75–82°F |
🍽️ Diet | Carnivorous – live/frozen foods, pellets |
🎯 Ideal For | Peaceful community tanks, rare species keepers |
✨ Highlight:
The Wichmann's Mouth Almighty is a peaceful, rare mouthbrooding cardinalfish from Papua New Guinea, perfect for aquarists seeking an exotic, understated species with fascinating breeding behavior.