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Pseudomugil furcatus 'Forktail Blue-eye Rainbowfish'
Pseudomugil furcatus
Origin: Papua New Guinea
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8.5
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GH (Hardness)8–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)4–10 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3
- Swimming Level
- upper
- Schooling
- Yes (8–20+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- very peaceful
About
Pseudomugil furcatus, the Forktail Blue-Eye or Fork-Tail Rainbowfish, is a tiny (4 cm) rainbowfish with a distinctive forked tail and vivid yellow-and-blue fin colouration. Peaceful, gentle schooling fish ideal for planted nano and mid-size tanks.
Care Guide
School of 8+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.0–8.5, GH 8–15. Planted tank from 60 L. Feed micro-pellets, baby brine shrimp. Very peaceful. Beautiful in large groups.
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