Blue Eyes Ivantsoffi

Ivantsoff's Blue Eye (Pseudomugil ivantsoffi)

A lesser-known but stunning blue eye rainbowfish, Ivantsoff's Blue Eye features a silvery-gold body with bright blue eyes and yellow fin edges. Active and peaceful, it's a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for something a little different in a planted community tank.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 55L with plants and gentle flow
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH Range: 6.5–7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, surface-dwelling
• Diet: Micro-pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia and brine shrimp
• Max Size: 4–5cm
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Care Level: Easy

Tank Mates: Peaceful small community fish such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and shrimp; keep in groups of 6+.

Origin: Papua New Guinea — clear, vegetated streams