Aquarium habitat
Boeseman's Rainbowfish · Planet Zoo 2
Boeseman's Rainbowfish in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Atheriniformes |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Native range | Australasia, Australasia |
| Biomes | Lakes and Rivers, Lakes and Rivers |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat, Exhibit |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | — |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 25°C to 28°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–4 |
| Salinity | Freshwater |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $130.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 25°C to 28°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Group size runs 1–4 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 0 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 3 months |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Blunthead Cichlid, Giant Gourami, Clown Loach |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Aquatic Feeder - Flakes, Conservation Topics, Freshwater Ecosystem Ambience, Diurnal Behaviour, Omnivore Diet, Ray-finned Fish Evolution, Boeseman's Rainbowfish Fact Sheet, Swimming Animals, Underwater Life Talk, Poaching and the Exotic Pet Trade, Invasive Species, Boeseman's Rainbowfish Name Plate
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Boeseman's Rainbowfish
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the Boeseman's Rainbowfish need?
Aquarium habitat, Exhibit — biomes: Lakes and Rivers, Lakes and Rivers. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Boeseman's Rainbowfish habitat need?
25°C to 28°C
How many Boeseman's Rainbowfish can live together?
1–4 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Boeseman's Rainbowfish gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 3 months.