{"product_id":"red-boesemani-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-boesemani-lake-aitinjo","title":"Red Boesemani Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia boesemani \"Lake Aitinjo\"","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"4yknpu\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRed Boesemani Rainbowfish – \u003cem data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eMelanotaenia boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e “Lake Aitinjo”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"77mjg\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eRed Boesemani Rainbowfish “Lake Aitinjo”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium locality form of Boeseman’s Rainbowfish, prized for its intense mature male colour and active shoaling behaviour. Compared with standard Boesemani types, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eLake Aitinjo\u003c\/strong\u003e strain is especially valued for rich red-orange rear body colour, strong contrast and deep blue to purplish tones toward the front of the fish. This is a peaceful but energetic rainbowfish for a spacious planted aquarium with clean, well-oxygenated water and a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Boesemani Rainbowfish\u003cbr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Aitinjo Boesemani, Lake Aytinjo Rainbowfish, Red Boesemani, Boeseman’s Rainbowfish, Bicolour Rainbowfish\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eMelanotaenia boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e “Lake Aitinjo”\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbowfish\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eThe Lake Aitinjo form is associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eLake Aitinjo \/ Aytinjo\u003c\/strong\u003e in West Papua, Indonesia. The wider species, \u003cem data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eMelanotaenia boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e, is naturally restricted to the Ajamaru Lakes region of the Vogelkop Peninsula, with FishBase also recording it from Aitinjo Lake. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eBoesemani Rainbowfish occur in lake and tributary habitats with clear freshwater, aquatic vegetation and open swimming areas. A rainbowfish article on the Lake Aitinjo form describes the species from the waters and tributaries of Lakes Ayamaru, Hain and Aitinjo in the Vogelkop Peninsula of Western New Guinea. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In the aquarium, this means they appreciate clean water, good oxygenation, plants around the edges and plenty of midwater swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eMature males are the highlight of this strain, typically showing a darker blue to purple front half and a vivid orange-red to red rear half. Females and young fish are usually more silver, yellow or bronze, with colour improving steadily as the fish mature. Males become deeper-bodied with age and display more strongly when kept with females and rival males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger males becoming chunky and powerful swimmers. Some European trade listings for the red Lake Aitinjo form also give an adult size of around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eThis is an excellent rainbowfish for a larger planted community aquarium, New Guinea-style display or mixed rainbowfish setup. It needs open swimming space through the middle of the tank, with plants, wood or décor around the edges for security. It is peaceful, but active, so it is not ideal for very small tanks, shy nano fish or slow delicate species that may be unsettled at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e240 litres for a group\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003e120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are preferred for adult males, mixed rainbowfish groups or stronger display behaviour. German aquarium guidance for Lake Aitinjo Boesemani also recommends groups in aquariums from around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e length upward. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3823\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–29°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003cbr data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard to hard preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide clean, well-filtered and well-oxygenated water with regular partial water changes. FishBase lists \u003cem data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003eMelanotaenia boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4069\"\u003e27–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, pH \u003cstrong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e and hardness \u003cstrong data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4110\"\u003e9–19 dH\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this species should not be kept in very soft, acidic blackwater conditions long term. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Stability, oxygenation and maintenance are key to colour and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4337\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4360\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4666\"\u003eRed Boesemani Rainbowfish are peaceful but fast and energetic. Suitable tank mates include other rainbowfish, larger tetras, danios, peaceful barbs, robust rasboras, Cory-type catfish, bristlenose plecs, peaceful loaches and calm medium-sized cichlids that enjoy similar water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4974\"\u003eAvoid aggressive cichlids, persistent fin-nippers, very shy fish and tiny tank mates that may be intimidated by active feeding behaviour. Keep in a group of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4839\"\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4859\"\u003e8 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred. A mixed-sex group gives the best display, as males colour up most strongly when competing and courting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"4987\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5406\"\u003eRed Boesemani Rainbowfish are easy-feeding omnivores. Offer quality flakes, small floating or slow-sinking granules and rainbowfish pellets as the staple. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and bloodworm. Include vegetable or algae-based foods for balance. Feed measured portions, as Boesemani Rainbowfish are eager feeders and can become overweight if overfed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5437\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5807\"\u003eThis species spends most of its time in the middle and upper levels, moving in a loose group through open water. Mature males display with raised fins and intensified colour, especially in the morning, after water changes or when females are nearby. They are lively rather than aggressive, but their constant movement makes them best suited to confident community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"5823\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5824\" data-end=\"6286\"\u003eKeep in a mature aquarium with stable water, strong filtration and a secure lid, as rainbowfish can jump when startled. Do not keep singly or in pairs, as small numbers are more nervous and less colourful. Young Red Boesemani often arrive looking less intense than adults, so allow time for colour to develop. Locality forms such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"6157\" data-end=\"6173\"\u003eLake Aitinjo\u003c\/strong\u003e should not be mixed with other \u003cem data-start=\"6205\" data-end=\"6219\"\u003eM. boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e lines if breeding may occur, as this can lose the strain identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"6288\" data-end=\"6307\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6308\" data-end=\"6332\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"6334\" data-end=\"6350\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6351\" data-end=\"6423\"\u003eOccasional \/ Specialist rainbowfish strain \/ Captive-bred when available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"6425\" data-end=\"6445\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6641\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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