Lake Uter (Melanotaenia boesemani)

Remarks: Contrary to most Rainbowfish species, male Boesemani Rainbows (Melanotaenia boesemani) exhibit a different color pattern in the front half and back half of their body when mature. Our breeding group was hatched from eggs supplied by Gary Lange, and they originate in Lake Uter.  There is some thought among hobbyists that the Uter and Aytinjo Boesemani are the same variant, but we have kept them separate for posterity's sake. Lake Uter is adjacent to Lake Aytinjo, but it is believed that the fish were collected from the same spot.  The fish are omnivorous and should be fed a quality flake food with supplemental proteins such as baby brine shrimp. They require clean water but tolerate a wide variety of water parameters. By providing frequent water changes, you will be rewarded with nearly continuous spawning attempts. Melanotaenia species deposit eggs in weedy areas (often mimicked by a yarn mop) and the eggs hatch 7-10 days later. Eggs can be harvested for hatching in separate t