Spotted Blue Eye Rainbow

Spotted Blue Eye Rainbow (Pseudomugil gertrudae), also known as the spotted blue eye rainbowfish, is a tiny yet captivating freshwater fish known for its iridescent blue eyes and vibrant markings. Our spotted blue eye rainbowfish for sale grow to only around 4cm, and their peaceful nature and dazzling appearance make them an excellent choice for nano and planted aquariums.

Location

Native to Papua New Guinea, northern Australia and the Aru Islands, Spotted Blue Eye Rainbow is typically found in shallow, slow flowing waters with dense vegetation. They are well adapted to life in small, calm bodies of water.

Diet

These fish are micro predators and do best on a varied diet of finely crushed flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as daphnia and baby brine shrimp. Regular feeding of foods rich in protein helps maintain their colour.

Care

Spotted Blue Eye Rainbow prefer soft, slightly acidic to neutral water with temperatures between 24 and 28°C. They thrive in clean tanks with gentle filtration and benefit from being kept in small groups.

Habitat

A well planted tank with floating plants and open swimming space mimics their natural environment. Dim lighting and a dark substrate will enhance their brilliant colouration and active schooling behaviour.

Breeding

Breeding Spotted Blue Eye Rainbow is possible in a peaceful, species only tank. They scatter eggs among fine leaved plants or moss. Collecting and separating the eggs ensures higher fry survival rates.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish. See also our neon dwarf rainbow and galaxy rasbora, or browse all our rainbow fish.

Shipping Information

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During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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