Boesemani Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani · family Melanotaeniidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 25–30 °C
- pH
- 7–8.5
- Hardness
- 10–25 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 200 L
- Maximum size
- up to 11 cm
- Group size
- min 6, ideal 8
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 5–8 years
Description
A vivid contrast — blue front half, yellow-orange rear. An active schooling swimmer needing a long (120+ cm) tank.
Care
Hard alkaline water, long tank. Strong flow is welcome.
Feeding
Omnivore. Color-enhancing carotenoid foods keep the colors vivid.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Сколько радужниц Боэсмана держать?
- Минимум 6, желательно 8+. Чем больше группа, тем ярче окраска и стайное поведение.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Melanotaenia boesemani · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22