Spotted Blue Eyes

Spotted Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil gertrudae)

A small, delicate rainbowfish with a translucent body, bright blue eyes, and a distinctive black spot on the dorsal fin, the Spotted Blue-Eye is a peaceful surface-dweller best appreciated in a planted tank. Males develop subtle yellow and black fin markings when displaying.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 40L 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: 3–4cm
• 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: Australia and Papua New Guinea — slow, vegetated streams