Melanotaenia boesemani
Sub adult, 5 to 6 cm
Sold as one settled colony of seven, three males and four females. Colour comes on hard once they are grown.
Collection only. Livestock Pickup by appointment only.
Bring a bucket or an esky, especially in summer. We will bag and oxygenate for the trip home.
| Temperature | 25 to 30 C |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.0 to 8.0 |
| Adult size | 10 cm |
| Minimum tank | 200 L |
| Temperament | Peaceful, active |
| Keep in groups of | 6 or more |
| Experience | Beginner |
Figures are a guide for a settled, cycled aquarium. Ask us if you are unsure whether this suits your setup.
Poecilia reticulata
A kept pure line, not a mixed tank. Deep metallic blue right through the body and tail.
Poecilia wingei
Hard black bar over a green flank. Small, cheap and endlessly watchable in a nano tank.
Ancistrus sp. L144
Short finned lemon bristlenose with the blue eye. Bred here, weaned onto wafers and courgette.