Fish Species
Boesemani Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani
About
One of the most recognizable rainbowfish, with mature males showing an electric blue front half and yellow-orange rear half. This active, peaceful shoaling fish needs open swimming space and is best kept in a mixed-sex group of at least six. Color improves with maturity, good diet and low social stress.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Melanotaenia boesemani
Origin Region
Ayamaru Lakes and Aitinjo Lake, West Papua, Indonesia
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
10 cm | 3.9 in
Water Requirements
Hardwater RainbowfishTemperature
24–30°C
pH
7–8.2
GH Hardness
8–18dGH
KH Alkalinity
5–12dKH
Min Tank Size
150L