gsdvongestalt Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) I just bought this 55 gallon tank and I think this is a Boesmani rainbow fish, but not sure... Can anyone confirm or deny that? The fish currently has some health issues (cloudy eyes, excessive slime coat, bit of cottony fluff on his lip) that I am hoping to clear up with regular water changes (the water/substrate was pretty dirty) before hitting with heavy artillery, so s/he is not colored up at all right now. The fish is approximately 4.5 to 5.5 inches long. Edited to add that the person who sold me the tank and fish stated that this fish usually has orange on its back half... Thanks for looking Michelle Edited January 13, 2008 by gsdvongestalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 May be a turqoise rainbow, but yes a rainbow. Better water quality will go a long way . Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frying_high Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I am a newbie, have no clue about fish, but looking at the pictures of a Boesmani rainbow fish, and your picture, I would say your probably correct on ID, size seems off though. Maybe a better option may be the Australian rainbowfish, bigger in size, maybe a bit off in color but not drastic as the boesmani.Not only is it cool to try and see if your correct, I learn more about fishes!! So, thanks for asking, gave me a chance to learn about yet another fish. Found this site for info on the Boesmani. and Austrailian Take a peek, hope it helps a bit. I just bought this 55 gallon tank and I think this is a Boesmani rainbow fish, but not sure... Can anyone confirm or deny that? The fish currently has some health issues (cloudy eyes, excessive slime coat, bit of cottony fluff on his lip) that I am hoping to clear up with regular water changes (the water/substrate was pretty dirty) before hitting with heavy artillery, so s/he is not colored up at all right now. The fish is approximately 4.5 to 5.5 inches long.Edited to add that the person who sold me the tank and fish stated that this fish usually has orange on its back half... Thanks for looking Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) My guess is that it is a Lake Tebera or yellow rainbow. Likely female. They have orange fins. However a crossbred is also possible. Google the above for pics. A good resource is www.rainbowfish.info lots of experts to help j. Edited January 13, 2008 by geleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shai Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 If the fish isn't properly colored up it's going to be hard to tell. If a boesemani, the front half should be showing darker coloration towards navy blue. A turquoise rainbowfish would probably have a dark stripe running along the mid-line. The size and shape of the fish leads me to think it's more mature; when young the bodies of these fish aren't as deep. A lot of rainbowfish have the same mature body shape so that's not really an identifier on its own. A site I really like for rainbowfish info is http://members.optushome.com.au/chelmon/index.htm Check through the species list...but again, you'll probably have to wait until the coloring improves. Increased water changes will likely be all you need to get this fish up to speed. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdvongestalt Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 This fish is at least 4 years old according to the previous owner, but he couldn't remember the name. This morning the fish is more bronzy orangy yellowish in color, and I think I can see hints of some darker horizontal banding along the mid line of the fish. I'll see if I can get a better picture of it. I did notice this morning that his eyes are not as cloudy and the excess body slime seems to have cut down considerably :thumbs: He is also way more active this morning then he was last night. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frying_high Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thats awesome news, keep up the good work! This fish is at least 4 years old according to the previous owner, but he couldn't remember the name. This morning the fish is more bronzy orangy yellowish in color, and I think I can see hints of some darker horizontal banding along the mid line of the fish. I'll see if I can get a better picture of it. I did notice this morning that his eyes are not as cloudy and the excess body slime seems to have cut down considerably :thumbs: He is also way more active this morning then he was last night.Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauticus Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 That is great to hear, If "she" continues to improve it will be easier to tell. Even from your other pic this fish looks like it will be really gorgeous once she is healthy and colored up. Great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdvongestalt Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Lol... All fish are "he" until proven otherwise in my house So you are telling me that I have a she and not a he?? lol... I also took a short video of her this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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