{"product_id":"jantan-boesemani-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-boesemani-5cm","title":"Jantan Boesemani Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia Boesemani 5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jantan Boesemani Rainbowfish (\"Jantan\" meaning \"male\" in Indonesian\/Malay) is a vibrantly colored freshwater fish, prized for its brilliant split coloration—a glowing blue front half fading into a fiery orange or yellow back. Males exhibit the most intense colors, especially when kept in groups or during courtship. Active, peaceful, and hardy, Boesemani Rainbows are a favorite centerpiece in planted and community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin:\u003cbr\u003eEndemic to Lake Ayamaru and Lake Hain in the Bird's Head Peninsula of West Papua (Indonesia). In the wild, they thrive in clear, alkaline freshwater lakes with dense vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding:\u003cbr\u003eOmnivorous and enthusiastic eaters. Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake or micro pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Supplement with vegetable-based flakes or spirulina to maintain vibrant color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Mates:\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful and best kept in schools of 6 or more, which enhances color and reduces stress. Ideal tank mates include other rainbowfish, danios, rasboras, Corydoras, and peaceful livebearers. Avoid slow or long-finned fish that may be outcompeted for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 7.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 40 gallons (larger is better for schools)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers open swimming areas with planted edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Personality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive mid-to-top level swimmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are more colorful and slightly larger than females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial, schooling, and very interactive in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColoration intensifies with age, good diet, and clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms best in well-maintained, oxygen-rich tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular water changes and a stable environment are key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for aquascaped or biotope-style community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jantan Boesemani Rainbowfish is a true showstopper, offering energy, vivid color, and peaceful schooling behavior in one beautifully compact package. Perfect for hobbyists looking to elevate their tank with one of the most iconic rainbowfish species in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392126955899,"sku":"STF-ADD-AUG-9","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/files\/Jantan_Boesemani_Rainbow_Fish.png?v=1787837827","url":"https:\/\/charterhouse-aquatics.com\/products\/jantan-boesemani-rainbow-fish-melanotaenia-boesemani-5cm","provider":"Charterhouse Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}