Boesemani Rainbow Red Medium
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🐟 Boesmani Rainbow Red Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| Scientific Name | Melanotaenia boesemani |
| Common Name | Boesmani Rainbow, Rainbow Red Boesmani |
| Origin | Indonesia (West Papua, Lake Ayamaru and surrounding lakes) |
| Adult Size | 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Temperament | Peaceful, schooling |
| Tank Level | Mid to upper |
🔹 Tank Setup
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 200+ liters (50+ gallons) for a school of 6+ |
| Temperature | 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Hardness | Moderately hard (10–20 dGH) |
| Substrate | Sand or fine gravel |
| Decor | Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas |
| Lighting | Moderate to bright |
| Filtration | Moderate to strong; well-oxygenated water |
Tips:
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Keep in schools of 6 or more for social behavior and reduced stress.
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Provide open swimming space and shaded areas with plants.
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Males show more intense red coloration in well-maintained, brightly lit tanks.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Omnivorous
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Best Foods: High-quality flakes or micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms), occasional vegetable matter.
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily; varied diet enhances coloration.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Peaceful schooling fish; excellent for community tanks with other medium-sized, non-aggressive species.
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Mid- to upper-level swimmers; males show vivid red-orange and blue coloration.
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Social species; avoid keeping in very small numbers.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
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Rainbowfish species of similar size
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Larger tetras or peaceful barbs
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Corydoras catfish
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Small peaceful cichlids (non-territorial)
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Aggressive or predatory fish
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Very small fish that could be outcompeted for food
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Fin-nippers
🐣 Breeding Info
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Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; fine-leaved plants recommended.
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Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.
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Fry Care: Feed infusoria or microworms initially, then baby brine shrimp.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Famous for striking two-tone coloration—red-orange front and blue rear in males.
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Excellent centerpiece fish for large community or rainbowfish-only tanks.
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Shows best in groups of 6+, highlighting shimmering colors and natural schooling behavior.
