Honey Blue-eye

Pseudomugil mellis is endemic to the coastal lowland swamps and streams of a very restricted area of southeast Queensland, where habitat destruction has made it critically endangered in the wild. Its warm honey-yellow body and attractive yellow-edged fins with vivid blue eyes make it a beautiful nano species. The aquarium hobby plays an important role in maintaining a viable captive population.

Water: 20–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard water. Tank: 30 L+ well-planted nano; gentle filtration and stable conditions. Feeding: Omnivore; micro-foods, fine flakes, baby brine shrimp, and micro-worms. Behaviour: Peaceful, gentle nano fish; males display attractive honey-yellow fin colouration. Compatibility: Species tank or with very small, peaceful nano fish; important conservation species.