Species Profile
Boesemani Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani
Rainbowfishpeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
7–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Spectacular adult coloration: front half electric blue, back half flame orange. Endemic to Indonesia's Lake Aytinjo. Slow to color up, takes 12-18 months. Wants harder water than most rainbows; pair with limestone substrate.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Boesemani Rainbowfish
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Boesemani Rainbowfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Angelfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Clown Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Severum
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rainbow Shark
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Red Tail Shark
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Chinese Algae Eater
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rope Fish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bala Shark
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Common Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Royal Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Polka Dot Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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