Boesemani Rainbow

Balloon Boesemani Rainbow are known for their vibrant and striking colors. They typically have a bluish-purple body with orange to red stripes running along their sides. The color intensity can vary depending on factors such as diet, water conditions, and overall health. These fish have a slender, elongated body shape with a slightly forked tail.

They are generally peaceful and can be kept in community aquariums. However, they should be kept with fish of similar size and temperament to prevent any potential aggression. They prefer a well-planted tank with open swimming spaces. Providing hiding spots with plants, driftwood, and rocks is also beneficial for their well-being.

Tank Size: A tank of at least 30 gallons (113 liters) is recommended for a small group of Boeseman’s Rainbowfish.

Water Parameters: They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water with a pH range of around 7.0 to 8.0. The water temperature should be maintained between 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C).

Filtration: Good filtration is important to maintain water quality and keep the fish healthy.

II. You would love the fish because…

These fish’s calm nature makes them ideal selections for a community aquarium. However, they can’t be kept with every fish, so you’ll need to choose some others for their aquarium.

Because they are rather large, Boesemani Rainbowfish occasionally move quickly, which might stress slow-moving or nervous fish.

If kept in good health, they tend to be quite active in the intermediate layers of the water column. They wander around open swimming areas continuously, showing off their colours.

As a social species, they get along well with both other species and members of their own species. They should be kept in groups since they are social fish that shoal.

The colours and behaviours of a shoal are greatly exaggerated by their coordinated movement.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

• Recommended: 6 and more
• Recommended Male/Female – 1:1
• Overall hostility: Peaceful
• Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
• Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

• Danios
• Barbs
• Corydoras Catfish
• Large Tetras
• Rasboras
• other Rainbowfish
• Angelfish
• Mollies
• Platy Fish
• Plecostomus
• Swordtail Fish
•  Tetra Fish

V. How to feed this species?

In the wild, Boeseman’s rainbowfish are omnivores and have been observed eating algae, tiny crustaceans, and aquatic insects. In the home aquarium, this diet should be as precisely replicated as possible, and this can be done by giving the fish high-quality flake food, coupled with frozen foods and live foods.

Recommended food

• WA Micro Pellet

• API – Life Aayu Red Fish Food

Word for the wise

Live Plants

Driftwood

Rocks

Live, frozen food

Aquarium Starter Kit

Filter

Heater

Thermometer

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