Wolasi ricefish

Blue iridescence with a red-gold rear body; separate it from Daisy's ricefish.

Males show blue reflections and red-gold posterior coloration with orange-red tail margins, without the vivid anterior red belly of Daisy's ricefish.

Adult length

Up to 3.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

23–27 °C

pH

7–8

Hardness

10–20 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits fresh streams with slow to swift flow over mud, stones and plant debris, including sites near waterfalls and coastal springs.

Blue sides and red tail edges alone cannot identify this frequently confused species.