Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) Fire Red Belly Cichlid They are social fish

They are social fish

At first they were considered delicate but

the Chocolate Bushynose (Ancistrus cirrhosus) only grows to a size of about 5 inches allowing it to thrive in even small aquariums

They are one of the larger cichlids and can grow up to 12” with a sloping forehead and very pronounced mouth which extends outwards

Immature Red Tapajos tend to show less coloration and will have five dark parallel

Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) Fire Red Belly Cichlid They are social fishBoesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia Boesemani) are vibrant, peaceful freshwater fish known for their contrasting coloration on the front a back half of their bodiesmales display a vivid blend of blue and orange while females tend to have a more yellowish green color. Native to lakes in West Papua, Indonesia, they thrive in groups and do best in well maintained aquariums with plenty of swimming space. Theyre hardy, active, and make excellent community