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| Common name: | Boeseman's Rainbow |
| Scientific name: | Melanotaenia boesemani |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 5" (12.5cm). |
| Origin: | West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya) in Indonesia, Ajamaru Lakes region |
| Tank setup: | Peaceful planted tank with gentle water movement and open swimming space. |
| Compatibility: | Community tank - lively but generally peaceful. |
| Temperature: | 25-30oC (77-86oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft, slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.6-8.0). |
| Feeding: | Omnivore: will take flake and granular foods, which should be supplemented with live and frozen foods. |
| Sexing: | Males are more colourful and generally larger and deeper bodied. |
| Breeding: | Spawn over fine plants. Java moss or spawning mops can be provided. Fry require
very fine food. |
| Comments: |
These very popular rainbows should be kept in a large tank providing plenty of open swimming space for this active shoaler.
Water movement should be fairly gentle. The males attain their full colouration at about 12 months.
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