The colorful boesemani male has become a favorite among rainbow fans. Starting at the tail, a deep red-orange color grades into an iridescent purple-blue as it get closer to the head. The striking colors can be enhanced by providing a dark substrate, like black pebbles or gravel. A minimum 30 gallon planted tank is recommended to keep a school of one male and 5-6 females, easy to identify by their less colorful bodies. Mixed them with danios, rasboras, gouramis, livebearers and small plecos. On bigger tanks (e.a. 70 gallons) they […] Read more »
