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Boeseman's Rainbowfish in Planet Zoo 2

Boeseman's Rainbowfish Habitat Requirements

Melanotaenia boesemani · Ray-finned fish · Base game

Ray-finned fish Australasia Lakes and Rivers Base game
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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 25–28°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 1–4animals Official
Barrier — Not applicable Not applicable
Deep swimming space 50 +15 for each extra animal Official
Salinity Freshwater Official
Biome Lakes and Rivers Oceania · Australasia Official

Aquarium animals use tank space, not land area. The official data gives swimming space without a unit; compare values between species rather than reading them as square metres.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
1–4
Temperament
Neutral
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

This species has no separate bachelor or mixed-group limits in the official data.

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
0.04 yr
Interbirth period
0.25 yr
Sexual maturity
0.5 yr
Juvenile
0.5 yr
Adult
6.5 yr
Elderly
8yr
Food cost per period
130

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

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From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

  • Blunthead Cichlid in Planet Zoo 2
    Blunthead Cichlid
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Clown Loach in Planet Zoo 2
    Clown Loach
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Giant Gourami in Planet Zoo 2
    Giant Gourami
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

None listed.

Food enrichment

  • Aquatic Feeder - Flakes

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Endangered
Size
Not in official data
Weight
Not in official data
Colour morphs
None listed

How much area for N Boeseman's Rainbowfish?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Boeseman's Rainbowfish need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 25–28 °C for the Boeseman's Rainbowfish. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Boeseman's Rainbowfish need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 50 deep swimming space (+15 each extra).

How many Boeseman's Rainbowfish can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 1–4.

Where is the Boeseman's Rainbowfish kept?

It is kept in an aquarium (enclosure types: Habitat Aquarium, Exhibit), so there is no barrier or land area to plan. Biome: Lakes and Rivers.

Which animals can live with the Boeseman's Rainbowfish?

The official Zoopedia lists 3 neutral cohabitants (Blunthead Cichlid, Clown Loach, Giant Gourami).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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