Species Profile
Boesemani Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia boesemani
Rainbowfishpeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
7–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Half blue, half orange when mature. Wants harder water.
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