Pacific Blue-Eyes

Pacific Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil signifer)

A hardy Australian native rainbowfish with a silvery body and vivid blue eyes, the Pacific Blue-Eye is an active and peaceful surface-dweller. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including brackish water, it's a fantastic schooling fish for native and community tanks.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 55L with plants and gentle flow
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH Range: 6.5–8.0
• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard (tolerates brackish)
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, surface-dwelling
• Diet: Micro-pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia and brine shrimp
• Max Size: 5–6cm
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Care Level: Easy

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

Origin: Australia — coastal streams and estuaries (eastern Australia)