Boeseman's rainbowfish care
Melanotaenia boesemani
Boeseman's rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 27–30 °C (81–86 °F) with a pH of 7–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeacefulJumps: keep a lid onPrefers hard water
Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature27–30 °C · 81–86 °F
pH7–8
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
GuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)Cardinal tetraHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachEmber tetraChili rasboraEndler's livebearer
Avoid with
Neon tetraPlatyBronze corydorasZebra danioOtocinclusCelestial pearl danioPanda corydorasCherry shrimpFancy goldfishBlack skirt tetraParadise fishWhite cloud minnow
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Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Arcoíris de BoesemanArco-íris boesemaniArc-en-ciel de BoesemanHarlekin-RegenbogenfischArcobaleno di BoesemanBoesemani gökkuşağı