Boesemani Rainbowfish | Melanotaenia boesemani

Boesemani Rainbowfish

The Melanotaenia boesemani, also known as the Boeseman’s Rainbowfish, is a must-have for any serious aquarium enthusiast or collector. The males exhibit an array of vibrant colors including blue, yellow, and silver – making them a true standout in any aquatic setup. 

With a peaceful temperament and schooling behavior, the Boeseman’s Rainbowfish does best when kept in groups of 6 or more in an aquarium of at least 30 gallons. They prefer heavily planted tanks with moderate lighting and ideal water conditions including a temperature between 72-82°F, soft to moderately hard water, and a pH between 6.0-7.5. When kept in the proper environment, these Rainbow specimens can live up to 5 years with excellent care. Their small size of around 3 inches makes them suitable for most community aquariums.

We feed them a large variety of foods which include finely ground Northfin flake foods, small Northfin pellets (veggie, community, & bug pro), frozen foods. 

Please Note: All fish shipments have a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish. 

Photo is of a mature Boesemani, juveniles will have less coloring until they are 3-4 years old but will gain more coloring as they mature. 

Our Tank Parameters

• Ph: 6.5 to 7.5
• Gh: 6 to 15
• Kh:  2 to 5
• TDS: 100 to 200
• Temp: 70 to 78

Tank Recommendations

• Leaves: Indian Almond or Guava
• Wood: Malaysian or Mopani
• Cones: Alder Cones
• Substrate: Pool Filter Sand