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.
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