Boesmani Rainbow Melanotaenia

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🔥 Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)
Add breathtaking dual-tone colour and constant midwater movement to your aquarium with the iconic Boesemani Rainbowfish. Melanotaenia boesemani Famous for their striking two-tone coloration—vibrant blue at the front fading into fiery orange or yellow at the rear—these fish are one of the most visually impressive rainbowfish available in the hobby. Active, peaceful, and highly social, they are perfect for larger planted community aquariums.

Their shimmering scales and coordinated schooling behaviour create a constantly shifting display of colour as they move through the water.

🌿 Why Choose Boesemani Rainbowfish?
🎨 Stunning dual coloration: electric blue front with orange/yellow rear
🐠 Peaceful and energetic schooling fish
🌿 Perfect centrepiece species for larger planted aquariums
⭐ Males develop more intense colour with age and group size
👥 Constant midwater activity and shimmering movement

In a well-maintained aquarium, Boesemani Rainbowfish school in loose groups, flashing brilliant colour as they turn and interact.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Melanotaenia boesemani
📛 Common Name: Boesemani Rainbowfish
🏠 Tank Size: 120L+ (larger recommended for groups)
📏 Adult Size: ~10–12 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful and social
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 6–10+ recommended

Boesemani Rainbowfish thrive in well-planted aquariums with open swimming space and gentle to moderate water flow.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, gouramis, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid slow or timid fish that may struggle during feeding.

⚠️ Important Notes
Best colour development occurs in mature groups with stable water conditions and a varied diet. Males may display mild sparring, which is normal social behaviour.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a premium, high-impact schooling fish with incredible two-tone colour and nonstop activity.