Boeseman's rainbow fish is the popular rainbow community fish in aquarium trade and readily available. Geographic Range. May 5, 2009 #1 I apologize if this is in the wrong subforum; I wasn't sure about the classification. Always adult shrimps are added first then baby rainbowfish.
Australian Rainbowfish Aquarium Fish -OUR FARM-RAISED RAINBOWFISH ARE SIMPLY BETTER & HEALTHIER! by Hartono Delwyn. Unfortunately, this species is endangered due to its small distribution in the wild and overfishing because of its popularity in the aquarium trade. It can also be kept with many species of Rift Lake cichlid, due to its water requirements. THERE IS SIMPLY NO COMPARISON.
Boesemani Rainbow Fish ~ The Boeseman’s Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani), also called Boesemani Rainbowfish, is a small exotic fish recognized for its sensational coloration.
Many like alkaline conditions: we suggest Chilatherina bleheri (Bleher’s rainbowfish), Chilatherina campsi (highlands rainbow-fish), Glossolepis wanamensis (Lake Wanam rainbowfish), Melanotaenia boesemani (Boeseman’s rainbowfish), Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi (Lake Tebera rainbowfish), and Melanotaenia trifasciata (banded rainbowfish). You may not have known that there are over 50 species of rainbow fish around the world, and more than a handful can be found for your own aquarium right here in the U.S. Below, learn more about eight different species of rainbow fish, specific characteristics of each, and their requirements as pets. They're hardy by nature, comparatively resistant to disease, and peaceful in temperament. Care Level : Moderate; Water Conditions : 7.0-8.0ph (Moderately hard to very hard) Temperature : 78-86°F (26-30°C) Maximum Size : 4-5 inches ; Feeding : Omnivorous diet; Boesemani rainbowfish or Boeseman’s rainbowfish are a popular, hardy, easy to keep fish available in the aquarium hobby. Proper food and care will make your red rainbow fish keep its color alive and that it can live up to 5 years. They are extremely easy keepers.
The Boesemani in our aquarium right now is six years old and doing well. 1 of 2 Go to page. Boesman’s rainbowfish can be quite skittish and do far better when kept in a shoal of at least 6-8, preferably more. Boeseman Rainbowfish Diet Boeseman's Rainbowfish are omnivorous and therefore should be able to accept almost all food given to them. Because of their intense colors and peaceful nature they attract the hobbyist.
The Boesemani Rainbow fish is a very popular schooling fish. Care must be taken to give hiding places for shrimp and open spaces for rainbowfish.
Level of care: easy. Karen F St. Thread starter JollieMollie; Start date May 5, 2009; click to view entries!
Boeseman's rainbow fish is a beautiful fish with deep metalic blue front half and orange or red shaded with yellow highlights in the back half. Boeseman's Rainbowfish Age of Aquariums > Freshwater Fish > Boeseman's Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia boesemani. The boeseman’s rainbowfish (also called the boesemani rainbowfish) is a highly sought-after aquarium fish that is native to New Guinea. Rainbow fish are easy to keep. Unfortunately, this species is endangered due to its small distribution in the wild and overfishing because of its popularity in the aquarium trade. Boeseman's rainbow fish is a beautiful fish with deep metalic blue front half and orange or … Care Level: Moderately hard Water Conditions: 7.0-8.0ph (Moderately Hard to Very Hard) Temperature: 80-86°F (26-30°C) Maximum Size: 4 inches (10cm) The Boeseman’s Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani), also known as Boesemani Rainbowfish, is a small tropical fish known for its stunning coloration. Frozen and live foods in addition to prepared dried foods will maintain brighter colouration. Wild Melanotaenia boesemani, or Boeseman’s Rainbowfish, is indigenous to the Ajamaru Lakes region and Aitinjo Lake located in Vogelkop Peninsula of West Papua (Allen & Boeseman, 1982).According to Gerald Allen’s book, Rainbowfishes: Their identification, care and breeding, Boeseman’s Rainbowfish was recorded commonly in small creeks leading into Ajamaru Lake. Boeseman's rainbowfish Care Boeseman's rainbowfish Care.
They have a large appetite and care must be taken not to overfeed. Care Level : Moderate; Water Conditions : 7.0-8.0ph (Moderately hard to very hard) Temperature : 78-86°F (26-30°C) Maximum Size : 4-5 inches; Feeding : Omnivorous diet; Boesemani rainbowfish or Boeseman’s rainbowfish are a popular, hardy, easy to keep fish available in the aquarium hobby.
Go. Good tankmates include other similarly-sized rainbowfish, characins, danios, barbs, and catfish such as Corydoras.
Boesemani Rainbow Fish – The Boeseman’s Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani), also called Boesemani Rainbowfish, is a little tropical fish understood for its sensational coloration.