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Common Name: Boesemani Rainbowfish Scientific name: Melanotaenia Boesemani Max Size: Male: 9cm (3.5") Female: 9cm (3.5") Origin: Asia Min Tank Size: 50 Gallon Compatibility: Community Temperature: 27 - 30°C (81F - 86°F) Water chemistry: PH 7.0 - 8.0, dGH 10 - 20 Diet: Omnivore Care level: Easy
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| COMMENTS | |
| Rainbowfish are undemanding and easy to keep. Male boesemani show a split coloration that is completely different from most other rainbowfishes. The front part of the body is a brilliant dark bluish-grey, the rear half is bright orange-red with some yellow. The females are similar to many of the other species of Melanotaenia. Females generally have a shallower keel to their bodies, like most rainbowfish. Rainbowfish will eat flake food and small live foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. Rainbowfish prefer an well planted aquarium with plenty light and open area's for swimming in. | |
| BREEDING | |
| Boesemani will spawn on a spawning mop or Java moss. Remove the spawning medium after the egg's have been laid to a separate tank to raise the fry, the egg's will hatch from 7-10 days later. Boesmani fry are very small and difficult to raise. | |
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