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Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish

Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish

Pseudomugil gertrudae

Intermediate Peaceful fish freshwater

About

Delicate spotted blue-eye from Australian tropical streams. Unlike most rainbowfish, prefers soft, slightly acidic water.

Water Parameters

Temperature

73 - 82 °F

Ideal: 75 - 82 °F

pH

5 - 7.5

GH (Hardness)

5 - 12 dGH

Quick Facts

Max Size

1.5"

Min Tank Size

10 gallons

Diet

omnivore

Swimming Zone

middle-top

School Size

8+ recommended

Bioload

low

Category

rainbowfish