Spotted Blue-eye
Pseudomugil gertrudae
Also known as: Spotted Blue-eye, Gertrude's Blue-eye
Origin: Papua New Guinea & northern Australia
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 3.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 30 L
- Lifespan
- 2-4
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (6–12+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful, gentle nano schooling fish
About
Pseudomugil gertrudae is found in slow-moving streams, swamps, and pools of Papua New Guinea and the Northern Territory of Australia, typically in heavily vegetated habitats. Males display beautiful spotted patterning on the dorsal and caudal fins with characteristic vivid blue eyes. Best kept in a well-planted nano aquarium with gentle water movement.
Care Guide
Water: 22–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard; very gentle flow. Tank: 30 L+ planted nano; dense vegetation for cover and spawning. Feeding: Omnivore; micro-foods, fine flakes, baby brine shrimp, and micro-worms. Behaviour: Peaceful, gentle nano fish; males display spotted fins to rivals and females. Compatibility: Species tank or with very small, peaceful nano fish only.
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