Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish
Pseudomugil gertrudae
Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish is a peaceful middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.5 cm (≤ 1 in)
- Care level
- Beginner – Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 22–30 °C
- pH
- 4.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–12 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.
Because it uses the middle part of the aquarium, leave enough open swimming space instead of crowding that part of the aquarium.
The listed lifespan is up to 5 years.
Water parameters
The temperature range for this fish is 22–30 °C. Compare it carefully with the aquarium target temperature instead of assuming every tropical community setup is suitable.
The pH range for this fish is 4.5–7.5. That points to acidic to neutral water, but stability is more important than sudden corrections.
The GH range for this fish is 5–12 dGH. That gives some flexibility, but sudden changes are usually more stressful than a stable value that is slightly imperfect.
Temperament and compatibility
As a peaceful middle swimmer, Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish is best kept with calm species that will not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
Because this fish uses the middle part of the aquarium, compatibility is easier when other fish are not all competing for the same swimming space.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open swimming space for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
- Keep pH stable within the listed range instead of making sudden corrections.
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish get?
Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish reaches ≤ 2.5 cm (≤ 1 in). Provide swimming room.
Is Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish peaceful?
Yes. Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish?
The temperature range for this fish is 22 to 30 °C. Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs and avoid sudden temperature swings.