Blue Turquoise Rainbow (Melanotaenia lacustris) Pike Cichlid while the forked tail and

while the forked tail and torpedo body reveal exactly what it was designed for — life in fast mountain rivers

Hard-shelled foods (snails

the Super Red Severum are selected grade with more red coloration

whiskered face

and small peaceful catfish or shrimp

Blue Turquoise Rainbow (Melanotaenia lacustris) Pike Cichlid while the forked tail andBlue Turquoise Rainbow Melanotaenia lacustris Liquid sapphire in constant motion The Blue Turquoise Rainbow is one of the most striking freshwater schooling fish available. A brilliant metallic blue body shifts into turquoise and aqua tones depending on angle and lighting, creating a liquid, iridescent effect as the fish turns. Mature males develop deeper coloration and a taller, more pronounced body shape, especially when displaying to females.