{"product_id":"boesemani-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-boesemani-for-sale","title":"Boesemani Rainbow Fish (Melanotaenia boesemani)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eBoesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eBoesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) are one of the most recognizable rainbowfish in the hobby. They are active, constantly moving, and become absolutely stunning as they mature, especially males, with the classic blue\/purple front half and bright orange\/yellow rear half. In a group, they bring a lot of movement and color to larger planted and display aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eAt Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Boesemani Rainbowfish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eBrilliant adult coloration, especially mature males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eActive schooling behavior that brings life to larger tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eGreat display fish for planted\/community setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eHardy and rewarding when kept in proper groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eExcellent choice for hobbyists wanting a larger rainbowfish species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eBoesemani Rainbowfish are active, social, and generally peaceful. They do best in groups and show better color and behavior when kept with enough of their own kind. Males will display and spar with each other, which is normal behavior and part of what makes them so enjoyable to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eOpen swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eGood oxygenation and steady filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eSome plants or hardscape for visual balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eA secure lid (rainbowfish can jump)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eJuvenile grow-out group: 55 gallon recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eAdult group: 75 gallons+ preferred for best movement and display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eBest kept in groups of 6+ (more space is better)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eIdeal range: 75–80°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eA stable temperature is more important than chasing an exact number\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful to semi-active fish that can handle their movement level without being aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eOther peaceful rainbowfish species (similar size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eCorydoras in larger setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003ePeaceful larger tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003ePeaceful loaches in appropriate setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eCalm cichlids in larger, well-structured tanks (species-dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eFin-nippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eHighly aggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eVery slow, delicate fish that may be stressed by constant activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eVery small fish that may be outcompeted at feeding time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eThese fish thrive on a varied diet. A rotation of quality foods helps with growth, color, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes and pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003eFrozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis, bloodworms as treats)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eLive foods (optional, but excellent for conditioning and growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003eFish health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eClean systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high quality flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003eParasite free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003eThat matters—especially with rainbowfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Delivery \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$150 minimum order is required for delivery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$25 delivery fee applies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Meet-Up \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal meet-up is available. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537102618798,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/boesemani-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-boesemani-for-sale","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}