Boesemani Rainbowfish Care Guide
Melanotaenia boesemani · Moderate care · 30 gallon minimum
A showstopper with a blue-to-orange split body; needs a roomy tank and a group to color up fully.
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How big does a boesemani rainbowfish get?
A boesemani rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) reaches about 4.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a boesemani rainbowfish a minimum of 30 gallons, with water at 75–82°F and a pH of 7–8. Keep them in groups of at least 6 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a moderate-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a boesemani rainbowfish with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the boesemani rainbowfish
Boeseman's rainbowfish, also known as the Boesemani rainbowfish, is a species of fish in the family Melanotaeniidae.
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