Boesemani Rainbowfish

About the Boesemani Rainbowfish

Boesemani rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) are known for their striking bicolored appearance, with a vibrant blue or bluish-purple head and front half, transitioning to a bright orange or red posterior. They are a popular and peaceful community fish, often kept in planted aquariums, and typically reach a size of 3-4.5 inches. 

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons

Water Temperature: 81-86 °F

Water pH: 7.0-8.0

Social Group: 6-8 fish

Diet: Omnivorous; this species will readily consume commercial flakes/pellets, frozen brine shrimp/bloodworms, and live mosquito larvae, daphnia, and baby brine shrimp.

Compatible with: Other rainbowfish species of similar size, glowlight danios, Corydoradinae sp. Catfish