Shortbody Bosemani Rainbowfish 1.5”

🌈 Shortbody Boesemani Rainbowfish (1.5”) – Compact, Colorful, and Full of Energy

Looking to add vibrant color and constant movement to your freshwater setup? The Shortbody Boesemani Rainbowfish offers all the brilliance of a classic Boesemani—with a more compact body shape and just as much personality. At 1.5 inches, these juveniles are just beginning to show hints of their future electric blue fronts and fiery orange backs—a signature look that intensifies as they mature.

The shortbody variety features a stubbier, more rounded profile, making them especially appealing in planted and display tanks where color and motion matter. These fish are peaceful, active schoolers that thrive in groups and bring life to the mid and upper levels of any aquarium.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Melanotaenia boesemani (Shortbody variant)

• Size: 1.5 inches (grows to 3–4 inches shortbody adult size)

• Temperament: Peaceful, energetic, schooling

• Tank Size: 30+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 74–82°F | pH 6.5–8.0 | Moderate hardness

• Diet: Omnivore – flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms

🤝 Recommended Tank Mates:

Shortbody Boesemani Rainbows pair well with other peaceful, similarly active species like:

• Tetras (Rummy Nose, Ember, Congo)

• Corydoras & Loaches

• Other Rainbowfish

• Gouramis, Mollies, and Swordtails

Best kept in schools of 5 or more, they show off their most vibrant coloration and social behavior when kept in groups. A planted setup with open swimming space will bring out their boldest hues and natural activity.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Shortbody Boesemani Rainbowfish is:

• Hand-selected for health, shape, and color potential

• Acclimated to community tank conditions

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• A rare and eye-catching variation not commonly found in stores

📦 Limited availability – shortbody rainbows are a rare morph! Secure your 1.5” juveniles today and raise a school of high-energy, compact showpieces—only at RobsAquatics.com.