Boesemani Rainbow

Boesemani Rainbow

Scientific Name: Melanotaenia boesemani
Common Name: Boesemani Rainbowfish
Adult Size: Up to 4-5 inches
Life Expectancy: 5-8 years
Habitat: Native to Indonesia, found in clear, fast-flowing streams

Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons for a small group
• Ideal Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
• pH Range: 7.0-8.0
• Water Hardness: 10-15 dGH
• Temperament: Generally peaceful, can be slightly territorial during breeding

Diet & Nutrition

• Diet: Omnivorous; feed a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp. They also enjoy vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or cucumber.
• Tank Mate Compatibility:
  • Peaceful and suitable for community tanks with other non-aggressive fish of similar size.
  • Best kept with other Rainbowfish species or other community fish that share similar water parameter requirements.

Breeding & Spawning

• Reproduction: Boesemani Rainbowfish are egg scatterers. Breeding can occur in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of plants and spawning sites, but they may require slightly acidic water conditions and higher temperatures for successful spawning.

Appearance

• Distinctive Features: Boesemani Rainbowfish are known for their vibrant colors. Males typically have a bluish-green body with orange to red fins, along with a prominent yellow stripe along their back. Females are generally less colorful, with a more silvery appearance.
• Note: They are active swimmers and benefit from a well-decorated aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and areas for hiding.

Boesemani Rainbowfish are popular among aquarists for their stunning appearance and active behavior. They thrive in schools of their own kind and will showcase their best colors in a well-maintained aquarium with suitable tank mates