Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Boeseman's Rainbowfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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What Boeseman's Rainbowfish costs in South Africa
9 price points from 6 shops over 90 days
R35
cheapest of 5 shops today
↤ R80med R120R220
Great price−71%Up 62.2% versus the previous two months
SA median R120 across 6 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Boeseman's Rainbowfish is famous for its striking bicoloration, with the front half of the body being a bluish-grey and the rear half a vibrant orange-yellow. They are a very active, schooling fish that requires a long tank with plenty of swimming space. Their colors are most brilliant in a well-maintained tank with hard, alkaline water.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
medium
moderate
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Boeseman's Rainbowfish healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7–8 and 25–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Boeseman's Rainbowfish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Boeseman's Rainbowfish is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Boeseman's Rainbowfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
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