Can two rainbow fish live together?

Rainbowfish are shoalers and should be kept in groups of 6 or more for best effect. Males will exhibit their best colors as they vie for attention from females.

How many Boesemani rainbows should be kept together?

They tend to be very shy when kept on their own, and need to be kept in groups of at least six, though eight is really a better number to aim for. You will also notice an improvement in the male’s colors when kept in larger groups – which in of itself is an excellent reason to establish a large shoal of these fish.

What fish can live with Boesemani rainbow?

Sometimes Boesemani Rainbowfish can be skittish themselves, but they’re much more confident when part of a shoal. Ideal tank mates would be of a similar size or smaller. You could try Danios (e.g. Zebras or Pearls), Tiger Barbs, Corydoras Catfish, large Tetras, Rasboras, or even other Rainbowfish.

Why is my rainbow fish attacking other fish?

Outside of their pretty colors, having more than one male rainbowfish in your tank means that they may become aggressive towards each other and can injure each other during breeding season. Limit male rainbowfish to one per tank, and opt to fill your tank with other beautiful aquatic creatures.

Can angelfish live with Boesemani rainbowfish?

Boesemani Rainbowfish Boesemani Rainbowfish make a bright and attractive choice of tankmates for your Angelfish.

How long do Boesemani rainbow fish live?

In ideal conditions, the Boesemani Rainbow can live for as long as 8 years in captivity. With a little bit of research, you, yes, you as a beginner, can start an aquarium for Boesemani Rainbow fish. To make it even easier, I am here to tell you all you need to know about caring for this fish.

How many Boesemani Rainbows are in a 55 gallon?

Most of these are roughly 4″ fish, but the Threadfins are under 2″. So a group of Threadfins would have a much smaller bioload than the other species. But, kind of a rough estimate for a 55g is that you could have groups of 2 or at most 3 species of the 4″ fish (assuming six of each species).

Are Boesemani rainbows Hardy?

Are Boesemani rainbowfish hardy? Generally, Boesemani rainbow fish are hardy. However, their more exact water hardness, pH, and water temperature requirements can make them a slightly more challenging species to keep, and parameters need to be maintained. They will not do well in softer, more acidic water.

Do Boesemani rainbow fish like current?

Quite a lot of places will tell you that Rainbows prefer quite a lot of current, just the same as African Cichlids, but not ALL of them like it, or actually come from water with currents.

Is a Rainbow fish aggressive?

Banned. In general, Rainbow fish are peaceful and not aggressive.