Melanotaenia boesemani

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:age 6 months
gptkbp:aquarium_hardness soft to moderately hard water
gptkbp:aquarium_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular
requires space
planted tank
requires a well-planted tank
gptkbp:aquariump_h 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:available_colors depends on diet
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical
24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior peaceful
active swimmer
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior seasonal
egg-laying
spawning in vegetation
spawning on plants
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in optimal conditions
gptkbp:care_instructions requires infusoria
gptkbp:character_traits curious
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color blue and orange
during breeding season
vibrant blue and orange
gptkbp:color_scheme iridescent
gptkbp:color_variation selective breeding
depends on diet
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Boeseman's_rainbowfish
gptkbp:community compatible with other species
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkb:Lake_Sentani
gptkbp:educational_value shoaling fish
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:fins forked tail
soft-rayed
gptkbp:first_described_by Kottelat
Gerard Allen
gptkbp:fish_species freshwater fish
gptkbp:fishkeeping_level beginner to intermediate
gptkbp:foraging_behavior surface feeder
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 100 liters
separate tank recommended
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Melanotaenia
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
rivers and streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanotaenia boesemani
gptkbp:incubation_period 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years
3-5 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting natural decor preferred
moderate to bright
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Melanotaenia_trifasciata
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest aquaculture
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Melanotaenia_boesemani
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
up to 6 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior peaceful
gptkbp:social_structure schooling fish
dominance hierarchy
gptkbp:tank_mates other small fish
other peaceful fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_quality regular maintenance needed
gptkbp:year gptkb:1990
gptkb:1997
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Rainbowfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4