Rainbowfish ID?

[Mark Z.]

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone can identify this rainbow fish.

I bought him many years ago. He was labeled as a "red bosemoni rainbow fish." When he was younger, he was slim and sort of metallic tan. Now, he fluctuates from deep orange-red to purple, but is most often coppery orangish with thin red stripes, a wide purple center stripe and reddish tail. Very stunning fish. I have not seen one since I bought him.

I have seen Milennium rainbows in the store, and he is not the same shape or coloration, although that is the closest match.

Thanks and Happy New Year!
Mark

 

[Colin_T]

it's a hybrid.

if you need to check the identification of any rainbowfish, use the following site (link below). It is the most comprehensive site for rainbowfish, in the world. It's worth bookmarking and reading when you have time.

Melanotaeniidae and Pseudomugilidae

A website dedicated to Rainbowfishes of Australia and New Guinea

rainbowfish.angfaqld.org.au

 

[Mark Z.]

Well, that explains it! Guess I won't be finding any of these guys again.

Thank you very much!
Mark