Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)
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Boesemani Rainbowfish
Male Boesemani Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani
189 Litres (50 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
27 -30 °C (80.6-86°F)
9-19 °d
2:3 M:F
4-5 years
Family
Melanotaeniidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Boesemani Rainbow fish, Boeseman's Rainbowfish, Bicolor Rainbowfish
Origin[edit]
- Inhabits lakes which are situated at the headwaters of the Ajamaru River in Irian Jaya which drains into the Kais River eventually flowing to the Ceram Sea in Asia.
Sexing[edit]
- Females are slimmer than males with less vivid colouration.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful community mid-swimming fish, will live with other similar sized peaceful fish. Keep in groups of 6 or more, more females than males. May well pose a threat to smaller invertebrates including snails.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake food as long as the morsels are small. They will accept blanched vegetables and live/frozen food as well such as brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- They need plenty of open swimming space as they are quite active swimmers. A mature tank with tall plants and open swimming space in the centre without very bright lighting is ideal.
Behaviour[edit]
- An active peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- A slender high-backed fish with a pointed snout. They are attractively coloured, especially the males, their front half is blue and their back half is orange.
Pictures[edit]
Male Boesemani
Female Boesemani
Videos[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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