The specific name, boesemani, is in honour of Dutch ichthyologist Marinus Boeseman, the collector of the type specimens.[3]
In captivityedit
A Boesemani rainbowfish in an aquarium
M. boesemani is also available in the aquarium hobby, where it is prized for its excellent colours and peaceful demeanor. The colour pattern is completely different from most other forms of rainbowfish, as it has a half orange-red rear and a bluish-grey or purple front which in some specimens is almost defined perfectly. M. boesemani will often grow to lengths that exceed 10 cm (3.9 in) if given the right food and water conditions. Like most rainbowfish they are capable of adjusting their color intensity. Their color intensity may be a sign of mood or health. Generally more intense is seen during night time. They are kept best in groups (with as much as or more females than males) due to their community and friendly nature and can be easily kept with many different species of fish, including some tetras. They are a relatively hardy fish that prefer weakly alkaline pH conditions. Good tank mates include other rainbowfish, barbs, tetras, corydoras, snails, gouramis, danios, discus, guppies, swordtails, and loaches. However, smaller freshwater shrimps in the genera Caridina and Neocaridina may be viewed as prey. Ghost shrimp, vampire shrimp, amano shrimp and bamboo shrimp can live with them. Always adult shrimps are added first then baby rainbowfish. Care must be taken to give hiding places for shrimp and open spaces for rainbowfish.
Generally they are very hardy fish but they are prone to columnaris.
Dietedit
These omnivores are not picky eaters and will happily eat anything you drop in the tank, but they do prefer meatier foods if given the choice. For optimal health, provide a variety of dry, frozen, and live foods to ensure they get all the essential nutrients and vitamins they need. Rainbowfish have smaller mouths in proportion to their bodies, so feed them appropriate-sized foods—such as krill flakes, Vibra Bites, frozen bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Lifespanedit
Depending on the water temperature in which they are kept, they can live for about 5–8 years on average, although some hobbyists have reportedly kept them alive for up to 13–15 years.[4]
Referencesedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Melanotaenia boesemani.
^Allen, G.R.; Kadarusman (2020). "Melanotaenia boesemani". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T13058A147682045. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T13058A147682045.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
^"Care Guide for Boesemani Rainbowfish — Tank Setup, Breeding, and More". Aquarium Co-Op. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
January 01, 1970
boeseman, rainbowfish, melanotaenia, boesemani, also, known, boesemani, rainbowfish, species, fish, family, melanotaeniidae, male, individual, conservation, status, endangered, iucn, scientific, classification, domain, eukaryota, kingdom, animalia, phylum, cho. Boeseman s rainbowfish Melanotaenia boesemani also known as the Boesemani rainbowfish is a species of fish in the family Melanotaeniidae Boeseman s rainbowfish Male individual Conservation status Endangered IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Atheriniformes Family Melanotaeniidae Genus Melanotaenia Species M boesemani Binomial name Melanotaenia boesemaniG R Allen amp N J Cross 1980 Contents 1 Geographic range 2 Etymology 3 In captivity 3 1 Diet 3 1 1 Lifespan 4 ReferencesGeographic range editM boesemani is endemic to the Ayamaru Lakes and their tributaries in a mountainous region of the Bird s Head Peninsula West Papua Indonesia 2 Etymology editThe specific name boesemani is in honour of Dutch ichthyologist Marinus Boeseman the collector of the type specimens 3 In captivity edit nbsp A Boesemani rainbowfish in an aquarium M boesemani is also available in the aquarium hobby where it is prized for its excellent colours and peaceful demeanor The colour pattern is completely different from most other forms of rainbowfish as it has a half orange red rear and a bluish grey or purple front which in some specimens is almost defined perfectly M boesemani will often grow to lengths that exceed 10 cm 3 9 in if given the right food and water conditions Like most rainbowfish they are capable of adjusting their color intensity Their color intensity may be a sign of mood or health Generally more intense is seen during night time They are kept best in groups with as much as or more females than males due to their community and friendly nature and can be easily kept with many different species of fish including some tetras They are a relatively hardy fish that prefer weakly alkaline pH conditions Good tank mates include other rainbowfish barbs tetras corydoras snails gouramis danios discus guppies swordtails and loaches However smaller freshwater shrimps in the genera Caridina and Neocaridina may be viewed as prey Ghost shrimp vampire shrimp amano shrimp and bamboo shrimp can live with them Always adult shrimps are added first then baby rainbowfish Care must be taken to give hiding places for shrimp and open spaces for rainbowfish Generally they are very hardy fish but they are prone to columnaris Diet edit These omnivores are not picky eaters and will happily eat anything you drop in the tank but they do prefer meatier foods if given the choice For optimal health provide a variety of dry frozen and live foods to ensure they get all the essential nutrients and vitamins they need Rainbowfish have smaller mouths in proportion to their bodies so feed them appropriate sized foods such as krill flakes Vibra Bites frozen bloodworms daphnia and brine shrimp Lifespan edit Depending on the water temperature in which they are kept they can live for about 5 8 years on average although some hobbyists have reportedly kept them alive for up to 13 15 years 4 References edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Melanotaenia boesemani Allen G R Kadarusman 2020 Melanotaenia boesemani IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020 e T13058A147682045 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2020 3 RLTS T13058A147682045 en Retrieved 14 November 2021 Melanotaenia boesemani Boeseman s rainbowfish Seriously Fish Retrieved 2016 01 07 Melanotaenia boesemani rainbowfish angfaqld org au Retrieved 2016 01 07 Care Guide for Boesemani Rainbowfish Tank Setup Breeding and More Aquarium Co Op Retrieved 2023 03 15 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Boeseman 27s rainbowfish amp oldid 1216639049, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
