Description
Fire Red Boesemani Rainbow (Melanotaenia boesemani “Fire Red”) – Intense Color, Iconic Shape
The Fire Red Boesemani Rainbow (Melanotaenia boesemani “Fire Red”) is a selectively bred variety of the popular Boesemani Rainbowfish, celebrated for its intense, fiery red-orange coloration. With its classic half-and-half color gradient—deep red in the rear and metallic silver to blue in the front—this fish adds a striking visual centerpiece to any freshwater aquarium.
Native to lakes and rivers in West Papua, this active, mid- to top-level swimmer thrives in a well-maintained, spacious aquarium with a strong current, stable parameters, and plenty of open swimming space. Its peaceful nature and schooling behavior make it a top choice for community aquariums.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Melanotaenia boesemani “Fire Red”
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Common Name: Fire Red Boesemani Rainbow
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Coloration: Deep red-orange rear blending into a silvery-blue front
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Temperament: Peaceful, active, and social
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Size: Up to 4–5 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 40 gallons, planted or open with moderate flow
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Diet: Omnivorous—high-quality flakes, pellets, and live/frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms
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Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community aquariums; keep in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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Males develop their best color when kept with females in groups.
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Maintain high water quality and stable parameters for vibrant hues.
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Provide open space for swimming, balanced with dense planting for resting areas.
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Use a darker substrate to make their colors stand out even more.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Fire Red Boesemani Rainbow combines the best of both worlds: bold, unforgettable coloration and peaceful, energetic schooling behavior. It’s an ideal centerpiece for larger community tanks, offering a brilliant splash of color and dynamic movement to your aquatic display.
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Local Delivery
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
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Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
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