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       Boesemani Rainbowfish profile.
       By: PheonixKingZ Date: April 29, 2020, 10:57 am
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       Scientific name: Melanotaenia boesemani
       Care level: Easy - Medium
       Size: 2.4 inches - 4.7 inches
       Diet: These fish eat Algae in the wild. This is what you should
       try to achieve in your aquarium. Depending on the specific
       species, they ma require a higher proportion of frozen and even
       live foods to promote optimum health and color.
       Lifespan: 6-8 years. (If cared for properly)
       Behavior: Rainbow fish are mostly shy, and will not confront
       larger, more aggressive species when threatened. They prefer to
       hide behind plants and rocks when they feel stressed or
       threatened.
       Breeding: Easy, if done properly.
       Tank size: 30 US gallons, depending on the specific species. (A
       50g tank is recommended for bigger species)
       Tank Mates: Non-aggressive cichlids, danios, bigger tetras, Cory
       cats, etc. *
       Area of tank: All over. This fish is a very active swimmer.
       Price: $2.99 - $15.99
       Temperature: 81-86°F (27-30°C). Strictly a tropical species.
       pH: 7.0-8.0. It will not do well in soft, acidic conditions.
       Hardness: 10-20°H
       Very peaceful, but can disturb smaller or slow-moving fish with
       its rapid movements and relatively large size. Good tankmates
       include other similarly-sized rainbowfish, characins, danios,
       barbs, and catfish such as Corydoras. It can also be kept with
       many species of Rift Lake cichlid, due to its water
       requirements.
       * Boesman’s rainbowfish can be quite skittish and do far better
       when kept in a shoal of at least 6-8, preferably more. The males
       will also be encouraged to display their best colours in the
       company of conspecifics. Obviously a suitably-sized aquarium
       would be required for a very large group.
       For more information about this tropical fish, visit
       SeriouslyFish.com:
  HTML https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/melanotaenia-boesemani/
       Melanotaenia boesemani adult male:
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       Melanotaenia boesemani adult female:
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       (Pictures and information courtesy of SeriouslyFish.com:
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