{"product_id":"yukasae-boesmani-rainbow","title":"Yukasae Boesmani Rainbow","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"508\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Yukasae Boesmani Rainbowfish is a selectively bred form of the Boesemani Rainbowfish, \u003cem data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eMelanotaenia boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e, prized for its vibrant colouration and classic deep-bodied rainbowfish shape. Mature males can develop spectacular blue, turquoise, yellow and orange tones, particularly when displaying to females. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"659\" data-content-reference-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eBoesemani Rainbowfish are active, peaceful schooling fish that make an excellent feature in larger planted community aquariums. They spend much of their time swimming through the middle and upper levels of the aquarium and look particularly impressive when maintained as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eThis species is native to the Ayamaru Lakes region of West Papua, Indonesia. Wild populations are listed as Endangered, while aquarium-trade specimens are generally produced through captive breeding. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1175\" data-content-reference-end=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eProvide plenty of open swimming space alongside plants and hardscape around the edges of the aquarium. Keeping a proper group also encourages natural social behaviour and allows males to display their best colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x0f5v3\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xoo2s1\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eMelanotaenia boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h1tqw3\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yukasae Boesmani Rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fsnev2\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanotaeniidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"idminj\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qmm3fi\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9–11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lw49rr\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xut8vz\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xlcjj6\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f6uv76\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hcysdy\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1trzo46\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"29tplg\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore; quality flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"awtxth\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle and upper levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bh91hy\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j0h9zz\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etqavz\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community and planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ewpxxf\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eSwimming Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large open areas recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19gizma\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eHow many Yukasae Boesmani Rainbowfish should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eA group of six or more is recommended. Rainbowfish are social and generally display more natural behaviour when maintained in a proper group. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2341\" data-content-reference-end=\"2360\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4ybffh\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eHow large do Boesemani Rainbowfish grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eThey can reach around 10–11 cm, with males generally becoming larger and more intensely coloured than females. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2519\" data-content-reference-end=\"2551\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m1evz\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eWhat makes the Boesemani Rainbowfish so colourful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eMature males develop intense colouration, particularly when displaying to females or competing with other males. Their characteristic colour transition from bluish at the front to orange\/yellow towards the rear makes them particularly distinctive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2857\" data-content-reference-end=\"2877\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xwpft0\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eCan they be kept with other rainbowfish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eYes. They can be kept with other peaceful rainbowfish of compatible size and temperament, provided the aquarium is large enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cdzq4x\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eWhat should Yukasae Boesmani Rainbowfish eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003eThey readily accept quality tropical flakes and pellets, with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp providing additional variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"b75e5z\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eAre they suitable for planted aquariums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eYes. Plants around the sides and back provide cover while leaving plenty of open swimming space in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10qn8xj\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c025c6\" data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003eKeeping only one or two Rainbowfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sds8mf\" data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eHousing them in an aquarium without enough swimming space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f5ndcr\" data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eOvercrowding the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kio2fq\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003eFeeding a limited diet that lacks variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r1xszv\" data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eKeeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6eas8w\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003eNeglecting regular water changes and filtration maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Pair","offer_id":50552822071435,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trio","offer_id":50552822104203,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/nFxCOp2Qj2E9hSLX_FgSJnT6NrnvlSgZ9vCmf_AXd0K33jo8XJAjAApxcm1PIJ11h02BIY1_U5UeRi8T7gZLti9-n1xOhlRrNrUXNrEsvIbw-2N70mHh38GhIoASzbvynMySzyi-yksZhMXzwMQFk7qzvNo-27OLDeuIQMuY45jyhvyzv3UQkOC.jpg?v=1790402646","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/yukasae-boesmani-rainbow","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}