Boesemani Rainbowfish

The Melanotaenia boesemani, also known as the Boeseman’s Rainbowfish, is a must-have for any serious aquarium enthusiast or collector. The males exhibit an array of vibrant colors including blue, yellow, and silver – making them a true standout in any aquatic setup.

With a peaceful temperament and schooling behavior, the Boeseman’s Rainbowfish does best when kept in groups of 6 or more in an aquarium of at least 30 gallons. They prefer heavily planted tanks with moderate lighting and ideal water conditions including a temperature between 72-82F, soft to moderately hard water, and a pH between 6.0-7.5. When kept in the proper environment, these Rainbow specimens can live up to 5 years with excellent care. Their small size of around 3 inches makes them suitable for most community aquariums.

We feed them a large variety of foods which include finely ground Northfin flake foods, small Northfin pellets (veggie, community, & bug pro), frozen foods.

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Photo is of a mature Boesemani, juveniles will have less coloring until they are 3-4 years old but will gain more coloring as they mature.

Our Tank Parameters

• Ph:6.5to7.5
• Gh:6 to15
• Kh:2 to5
• TDS:100 to200
• Temp:70to78

TankRecommendations

• Leaves:Indian Almond or Guava
• Wood:Malaysian or Mopani
• Cones:Alder Cones
• Substrate:Pool Filter Sand