{"product_id":"balloon-boesemani-rainbowfish","title":"Balloon Boesemani Rainbowfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Balloon Boesemani Rainbowfish is a selectively bred, short-body variant of the classic Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani). It features a unique, rounded, balloon-like shape but retains the famous, vibrant two-tone coloration—a deep bluish-purple on the front half and a bright orange-yellow on the back half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance and Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Shape: Short, deeply compressed, and round or \"balloon\" shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColoration: Males display intense blue\/purple and orange\/yellow halves. Females are typically more muted with greenish-silver tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Usually reaches around 2 to 3 inches (5–7.5 cm), which is shorter than the standard 4-inch variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifespan: 3 to 5 years with proper aquarium care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Setup and Water Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Size: Minimum 30 gallons (114 liters). They are active swimmers and need open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Temperature: 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH Range: 7.0 to 8.0 (they prefer slightly alkaline, hard water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecor: Use dark substrate and plenty of live plants around the edges to make their colors pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are highly active omnivores. To maintain their bright colors, feed them a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality color flakes or micro pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament and Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior: Peaceful, energetic, and shoaling fish. They must be kept in groups of 6 or more to feel secure and display their best colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility: Great for community tanks. Pair them with other peaceful, fast-moving fish like tetras, danios, corydoras catfish, or other rainbowfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid slow, long-finned tank mates, as the rainbowfish's fast swimming can stress them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428140474665,"sku":null,"price":21.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260814_213621_0000.png?v=1786729087","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/balloon-boesemani-rainbowfish","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}