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Boesemani Rainbow Red Medium

Boesemani Rainbow Red Medium

$4.52

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Boesemani Rainbow Red Medium—

$12.91

$4.52

The Story

🐟 Boesmani Rainbow Red Care Sheet

🔹 Overview

Category Details
Scientific Name Melanotaenia boesemani
Common Name Boesmani Rainbow, Rainbow Red Boesmani
Origin Indonesia (West Papua, Lake Ayamaru and surrounding lakes)
Adult Size 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in)
Lifespan 5–8 years
Temperament Peaceful, schooling
Tank Level Mid to upper

🔹 Tank Setup

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 200+ liters (50+ gallons) for a school of 6+
Temperature 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
pH 7.0–8.0
Hardness Moderately hard (10–20 dGH)
Substrate Sand or fine gravel
Decor Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas
Lighting Moderate to bright
Filtration Moderate to strong; well-oxygenated water

Tips:

  • Keep in schools of 6 or more for social behavior and reduced stress.

  • Provide open swimming space and shaded areas with plants.

  • Males show more intense red coloration in well-maintained, brightly lit tanks.

🔹 Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Best Foods: High-quality flakes or micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms), occasional vegetable matter.

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily; varied diet enhances coloration.

🔹 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks with other medium-sized, non-aggressive species.

  • Mid- to upper-level swimmers; males show vivid red-orange and blue coloration.

  • Social species; avoid keeping in very small numbers.

🧭 Tank Mate Guide

✅ Compatible Species

  • Rainbowfish species of similar size

  • Larger tetras or peaceful barbs

  • Corydoras catfish

  • Small peaceful cichlids (non-territorial)

⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With

  • Aggressive or predatory fish

  • Very small fish that could be outcompeted for food

  • Fin-nippers

🐣 Breeding Info

  • Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants recommended.

  • Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.

  • Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms initially, then baby brine shrimp.

🌿 Fun Facts

  • Famous for striking two-tone coloration—red-orange front and blue rear in males.

  • Excellent centerpiece fish for large community or rainbowfish-only tanks.

  • Shows best in groups of 6+, highlighting shimmering colors and natural schooling behavior.

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Description

🐟 Boesmani Rainbow Red Care Sheet

🔹 Overview

Category Details
Scientific Name Melanotaenia boesemani
Common Name Boesmani Rainbow, Rainbow Red Boesmani
Origin Indonesia (West Papua, Lake Ayamaru and surrounding lakes)
Adult Size 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in)
Lifespan 5–8 years
Temperament Peaceful, schooling
Tank Level Mid to upper

🔹 Tank Setup

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 200+ liters (50+ gallons) for a school of 6+
Temperature 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
pH 7.0–8.0
Hardness Moderately hard (10–20 dGH)
Substrate Sand or fine gravel
Decor Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas
Lighting Moderate to bright
Filtration Moderate to strong; well-oxygenated water

Tips:

  • Keep in schools of 6 or more for social behavior and reduced stress.

  • Provide open swimming space and shaded areas with plants.

  • Males show more intense red coloration in well-maintained, brightly lit tanks.

🔹 Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Best Foods: High-quality flakes or micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms), occasional vegetable matter.

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily; varied diet enhances coloration.

🔹 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks with other medium-sized, non-aggressive species.

  • Mid- to upper-level swimmers; males show vivid red-orange and blue coloration.

  • Social species; avoid keeping in very small numbers.

🧭 Tank Mate Guide

✅ Compatible Species

  • Rainbowfish species of similar size

  • Larger tetras or peaceful barbs

  • Corydoras catfish

  • Small peaceful cichlids (non-territorial)

⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With

  • Aggressive or predatory fish

  • Very small fish that could be outcompeted for food

  • Fin-nippers

🐣 Breeding Info

  • Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants recommended.

  • Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.

  • Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms initially, then baby brine shrimp.

🌿 Fun Facts

  • Famous for striking two-tone coloration—red-orange front and blue rear in males.

  • Excellent centerpiece fish for large community or rainbowfish-only tanks.

  • Shows best in groups of 6+, highlighting shimmering colors and natural schooling behavior.