Boesemani Rainbowfish

Boesemani Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia boesemani
⚠ Use Caution
Cardinal Tetra

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Can Boesemani Rainbowfish Live With Cardinal Tetra?

Boesemani Rainbowfish and Cardinal Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (7.0–7.0). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (4.5" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Boesemani Rainbowfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Cardinal Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBoesemani RainbowfishCardinal Tetra
Temperature76–82°F73–84°F
pH7–85–7
Max Size4.5"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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