Boesmani Rainbow fish

CategoryRatingCare Level:EasyTemperament:PeacefulColor Form:Blue heads with red rearsLifespan:5-8 yearsSize:Up to 4.5 inchesDiet:OmnivoreFamily:MelanotaeniidaeMinimum Tank Size:30 gallonsTank Set-Up:Freshwater with plants and swimming spacesCompatibility:Peaceful community

Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) is a popular freshwater species. Also known as Boeseman’s Rainbowfish, they belong to the Melanotaeniidae family.

This family contains many different species of Rainbowfish, a group named for their bright colors. Boesemani Rainbowfish is no exception, boasting lots of colors to brighten your aquarium.

They enjoy a tropical climate and spend most of their time in the shallows of the Ayamaru Lakes in Indonesia, to which they are endemic. This means that these lakes are the only places that natural populations of Boesemani Rainbowfish can be found.

However, this species is extensively bred in captivity and can be found in most pet shops. Price can vary a little, but you’ll probably be paying between $5 and $10 per fish.

Boesemani Rainbowfish can live for quite a long time, usually 5-8 years. This is dependent on them being kept in a healthy tank that matches all their preferences. Some individuals may even reach the age of 12 years old!