Boesemani Rainbow Fish
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- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Bring a burst of vibrant color and lively movement to your aquarium with the Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani). This iconic Rainbow fish is prized by aquarists around the world for its spectacular blend of electric blue and deep orange hues, peaceful temperament, and active schooling behavior. Ideal for both planted and community tanks, the Boesemani Rainbowfish will instantly become a showpiece in your aquatic setup.
Boesemani rainbow fish are native to the lakes and rivers of West Papua, Indonesia, where their shimmering scales light up crystal-clear waters. Their bodies are instantly recognizable: males display a striking two-tone coloration with bright blue fronts and fiery orange or yellow rears, while females are more subtly colored but equally graceful. Their peaceful, social nature and constant activity make them one of the most engaging freshwater fish for home aquariums.
Boeseman’s rainbowfish typically reach an adult size of 4–4.5 inches (10–12 cm), making them perfect for medium and large aquariums. Their deep bodies, iridescent scales, and unique color contrast create a mesmerizing display, especially when kept in large, active schools.
Boesemani rainbow are peaceful, hardy, and thrive in groups. They are best kept with other active, gentle species like Tetras, Barbs, Rasboras, Corydoras, Gouramis, and other Rainbowfish. Their energy and schooling nature mean they’ll spend most of their time swimming together in the middle of the tank, showing off their colors and bringing life to your aquascape.
At Splashy Fish, our Boesemani Rainbowfish for sale and other Rainbowfish for sale are tank-bred with expert care and shipped with Live Arrival Guarantee. We also offer a wide variety of betta fish for sale, freshwater fish for sale, aquarium plants for sale, and other aquarium supplies to complete your setup.
What You Can Expect From This Fish
- Spectacular two-tone color: bright blue and orange or yellow
- Grows to 4–4.5 inches: great for medium and large aquariums
- Active, peaceful schooling fish: ideal for planted and community setups
- Hardy, easy to care for, and perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists
- Compatible with most gentle community fish and other Rainbow fish
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Tank Size: Minimum 40 gallons for a school
- Temperature: 75°–82°F (24°–28°C)
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Hardness: 8–20 dGH
- Filtration: Strong, with good flow and high oxygenation
Care Guidelines
- Diet: Omnivorous. Provide a varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms) to enhance color and health.
- Tank Setup: Use fine gravel or sand, dense planting, open swimming space, and good lighting to highlight their brilliant coloration.
- Behavior: Highly social and active; keeps in schools of at least 6 for natural, confident swimming and vibrant color.
See more details on How to Care for Rainbowfish here.
Boesemani Rainbowfish Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Boesemani Rainbowfish aggressive?
No, Boesemani Rainbowfish are peaceful and thrive in community tanks. They rarely show aggression, especially when kept in proper groups and with compatible tankmates.
How many Boesemani Rainbowfish should I keep together?
For best results, keep Boesemani Rainbowfish in groups of at least 6 or more. This promotes natural schooling behavior, reduces stress, and helps bring out their most vibrant colors.
How long do Boesemani Rainbowfish live?
With proper care, Boesemani Rainbowfish can live 5 to 8 years in a home aquarium. Maintain high water quality, a nutritious diet, and a suitable social group to maximize their lifespan.
