Boesemani Rainbow -(No Online Purchases)

Name: Boesemani Rainbowfish - In Store Pick Up Only

Scientific Name:Melanotaenia boesemani

Description: A stunning freshwater rainbowfish renowned for its distinctive two-tone colouration, featuring a brilliant iridescent blue to purple front half and vibrant orange-yellow rear half. Mature males develop particularly intense colours, deeper bodies and more prominent fins, especially during courtship displays. Females are generally more subdued in colour. Peaceful, active and hardy, the Boesemani Rainbowfish is an excellent centrepiece for larger community aquariums, adding beautiful colour and constant movement.

Origin: Indonesia – Endemic to the Ayamaru Lakes region of the Bird's Head Peninsula, West Papua, Indonesia.

pH: Approximately 6.5–8.0

Temperature: Around 24–28°C

Adult Size: Approximately 10–12 cm, with some males reaching 14 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 5–8 years with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality tropical flakes, small pellets, frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms and insect larvae. A varied diet containing both plant and animal-based foods helps maintain good health, growth and vibrant natural colouration.

Compatibility: Peaceful and active. Suitable for larger community aquariums with other similarly sized rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, larger tetras, Corydoras and other non-aggressive species. Best maintained in groups of six or more, ideally with a mixture of males and females to encourage natural schooling and courtship behaviour. Avoid aggressive tank mates and very small or delicate fish that may be intimidated by their energetic swimming.

Habitat: Prefers a spacious, well-filtered aquarium with clean, well-oxygenated water and gentle to moderate water movement. Provide plenty of open swimming space alongside planted areas, driftwood and natural decorations for shelter. A darker substrate and suitable aquarium lighting can help highlight the males' striking blue and orange colouration. Regular water changes and stable water parameters are important for maintaining good health. A secure aquarium lid is recommended, as rainbowfish are capable jumpers.