Boeseman's Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani
What you need to keep a Boeseman's Rainbowfish
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pH
7–8
Temperature
25–30 °C
Where to buy
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What Boeseman's Rainbowfish costs in South Africa
9 price points from 6 shops over 90 days
R85
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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
Care guide
Keeping Boeseman's Rainbowfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Boeseman's Rainbowfish's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7–8 and 25–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Boeseman's Rainbowfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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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