Boeseman's Rainbow

Common name Boeseman's Rainbow Picture of Boeseman's Rainbow

Photos © Sean Evans

Scientific name Melanotaenia boesemani

Synonyms

Size Up to 5" (12.5cm), but often smaller

Origin Irian Jaya (Indonesia), Ajamaru Lakes region

Tank setup Peaceful planted tank with gentle water movement and open swimming space.

Compatibility Community tank

Temperature 25-30^oC (77-86^oF)

Water chemistry Fairly soft, slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.6-8.0)

Feeding Omnivore: will take flake, which should be supplemented with live and frozen foods

Sexing Males are more colourful and generally larger and deeper bodied.

Breeding Spawn over fine plants. Java moss or spawning mops can be provided. Fry require very fine food.

Comments These very popular rainbows should be kept in a large tank providing plenty of open swimming space for this active shoaler. Water movement should be fairly gentle. The males attain their full colouration at about 12 months.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Boeseman's Rainbow	`Photos © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Melanotaenia boesemani
Synonyms
Size	Up to 5" (12.5cm), but often smaller
Origin	Irian Jaya (Indonesia), Ajamaru Lakes region
Tank setup	Peaceful planted tank with gentle water movement and open swimming space.
Compatibility	Community tank
Temperature	25-30^oC (77-86^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft, slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.6-8.0)
Feeding	Omnivore: will take flake, which should be supplemented with live and frozen foods
Sexing	Males are more colourful and generally larger and deeper bodied.
Breeding	Spawn over fine plants. Java moss or spawning mops can be provided. Fry require very fine food.
Comments	These very popular rainbows should be kept in a large tank providing plenty of open swimming space for this active shoaler. Water movement should be fairly gentle. The males attain their full colouration at about 12 months.