- Scientific Name: Melanotaenia boesemani
- Common Name: Boeseman's Rainbowfish
- Family: Melanotaeniidae
- Origin: New Guinea
- Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
- Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, enjoys live foods
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 7.0
- Hardness: 8-15 dGH
- Temperature: 81-86 F (27-30 C)


