Species Care
BOESEMANS RAINBOW
Melanotaenia boesemani
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 11 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.0 - 8.0
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Reproduction: Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels.
Feeding: Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly.
Additional Comments: Boeseman's Rainbow is one of the most popular of Rainbows, ideal for large planted aquaria, the males develop their distinctive bi-colouring at around 4-5cm. Schooling fish.
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