BOSEMAN'S RAINBOW
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One of the most recognized rainbow fish in the aquarium hobby, the Boeseman's or Boesemani Rainbow Fish has a two-toned color variation with a blue/purple head and an orange/red back end. These rainbow fish are very easy to care for and are a common fish in many tropical community aquariums. They do well in groups, and the males' color will often get brighter when they are getting ready to spawn.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melanotaenia boesemani
| Synonyms | None |
| Distribution | Known only from the Ajamaru Lakes region in the central Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, and from the Aitinjo Lake, which is located approximately 20 km Southeast of the Ajamaru Lakes. |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males are larger, deeper bodied & more colourful, displaying a mating stripe on the forehead when in breeding dress. |
| Maximum Size | 13cm (5.1") |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-8.0, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Temperature | 26-30'C (79-86 deg F) |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Lighting | No special requirements |
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