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Rainbow Boesemani 6.5cm
£4.95
Melanotaenia boesemani
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 13cm (5.1") |
| Temperature | 26-30°C |
| pH | 6.5-8.0 |
A large shoal of Boeseman's Rainbowfish makes for an outstanding display in a large planted aquarium. With their unusual half-and-half natural colouring of blue and yellow/orange, they really are a sight to behold when observed moving through plant cover. Boeseman's Rainbowfish are best maintained in groups of 6 or more of their own kind, and the more you can keep together, the merrier. The tank itself should be at least 4ft long with heavy planting along the back and sides with an open swimming area in the centre. Their natural habitat comprises areas of very dense vegetation, and although they will adapt to most conditions, slightly alkaline water is preferable. Clean well-filtered water should be provided at all times, and tight fitting coverslides must be used as these fish are accomplished jumpers. As with many other Rainbowfish species, the juveniles can look comparatively drab to the absolutely stunning adult fish, and so are all too often overlooked in the shops. However, once settled into the security of the planted aquarium, these young specimens will soon begin to colour up, revealing their true adult beauty. Boeseman's Rainbowfish are a peaceful species and will not bother smaller tankmates, as their mouth/throat is too narrow to be able to swallow them. Ensure that potential tankmates are happy at the slightly higher temperatures that this particular Rainbowfish enjoys. Sadly, the Boeseman's Rainbowfish is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. This is due to fluctuations in water levels/conditions in the natural habitat and over-fishing. The vast majority of the specimens offered for sale in the shops these days are captive bred. May also be seen on sale as Boesemani Rainbowfish.
Melanotaenia boesemani
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 13cm (5.1") |
| Temperature | 26-30°C |
| pH | 6.5-8.0 |
A large shoal of Boeseman's Rainbowfish makes for an outstanding display in a large planted aquarium. With their unusual half-and-half natural colouring of blue and yellow/orange, they really are a sight to behold when observed moving through plant cover. Boeseman's Rainbowfish are best maintained in groups of 6 or more of their own kind, and the more you can keep together, the merrier. The tank itself should be at least 4ft long with heavy planting along the back and sides with an open swimming area in the centre. Their natural habitat comprises areas of very dense vegetation, and although they will adapt to most conditions, slightly alkaline water is preferable. Clean well-filtered water should be provided at all times, and tight fitting coverslides must be used as these fish are accomplished jumpers. As with many other Rainbowfish species, the juveniles can look comparatively drab to the absolutely stunning adult fish, and so are all too often overlooked in the shops. However, once settled into the security of the planted aquarium, these young specimens will soon begin to colour up, revealing their true adult beauty. Boeseman's Rainbowfish are a peaceful species and will not bother smaller tankmates, as their mouth/throat is too narrow to be able to swallow them. Ensure that potential tankmates are happy at the slightly higher temperatures that this particular Rainbowfish enjoys. Sadly, the Boeseman's Rainbowfish is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. This is due to fluctuations in water levels/conditions in the natural habitat and over-fishing. The vast majority of the specimens offered for sale in the shops these days are captive bred. May also be seen on sale as Boesemani Rainbowfish.
Shipping Policy
We ship our fish with DX, the only courier in the United Kingdom who are licensed to ship fish and other livestock by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
We can guarantee next-day delivery for £32 between Monday and Thursday for orders placed before 1pm and for boxes up to 25kg.
We are able to ship on Friday for a Saturday arrival, but this service will cost £45.
Please note that we will not send a fish that day if overnight temperatures are due to be lower than 6 degrees Celsius.
Some of the fish we stock can be sexed and are sold in a pair of 1 male and 1 female. Please bear in mind, however, that we attempt to match them correctly to the best of our anatomic knowledge but there can be some mistakes, as it is not always guaranteed that the fish will be oppositely sexed.
All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for their safety and security.
The bags are then packed into a polystyrene box with a 40h heat pack and a cardboard outer.
After a shipping date is agreed upon, it is the responsibility of the buyer to be at home when the package arrives.
Once the fish arrive it is your responsibility to acclimatise and then quarantine them using the dripping method. All fish leave our care in good health.
International Shipping
On account of stringent regulations and certificates surrounding the shipping of live fish reintroduced following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU) in 2016, Aquarium-Fish Ltd are no longer able to ship to the EU.
However, we are able to ship anywhere else in the world. Please get in touch if you reside outside the UK and are interested in making a purchase to discuss shipping costs and times.
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