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Wichmann's Mouth Almighty/Wichmann's Cardinalfish - (Glossamia wichmanni)
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🐟 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

  • 📛 Common Names: Wichmann's Mouth Almighty, Wichmann's Cardinalfish
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Glossamia wichmanni
  • 🌍 Origin: Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia
  • 🎨 Appearance: Slender silver-gold body with faint horizontal lines
  • 📏 Max Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Rare; occasionally seen in the aquarium trade

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful; suitable for community tanks with non-aggressive species
  • 🪶 Mouthbrooding male behavior during breeding
  • 🌿 Prefers calm waters with shaded areas

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
  • 🌿 Planted aquarium with driftwood and shaded areas
  • 🌊 Gentle filtration to mimic natural slow-flowing waters
  • 💡 Soft lighting preferred

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous

  • 🐟 Live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia
  • 🦐 Chopped prawns or mysis shrimp
  • 🍽️ High-quality carnivore pellets (acceptance may vary)

📋 Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 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.

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