Easy care
Very peaceful Middle dweller
At a glance
Species profile Melanotaenia boesemani
Adult size
8 - 11 cm
Swimming level
Middle
Lifespan
3 - 5 years
Water type
Freshwater
Size to scale
11 cm adult length, shown to scale against an iPhone 15 Pro (14.66 cm).
Water
Singapore tap water vs its needs
Adjusting pH the natural way — Singapore tap water suits this fish well — no pH adjustment needed.
In the aquarium
How it lives in the tank
Swims in the middle of the tank
Gensou's take
2/5
Sensitivity Index — Hardy
Hardy and beginner-friendly; keep up routine water changes and it will thrive.
Our own read on how forgiving this species is of water changes — not a formal standard.
Feeding
Recommended food
Compatibility
Best tankmates
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