Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 11 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish.
Preferred Water Parameters
Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0 - 8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Reproduction
Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels.
Feeding
Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly.
Additional Comments
Boeseman's Rainbow is one of the most popular of Rainbows, ideal for large planted aquaria, the males develop their distinctive bi-colouring at around 4-5cm. Schooling fish.
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