Add a Splash of Australian Brilliance with Pacific Blue Eyes! Short Description:Light up your aquarium with the shimmering Pacific Blue Eye!Known for their stunning blue iris and peaceful nature, these hardy Australian native fish are perfect for community tanks, planted aquariums, and even outdoor ponds. Watch their active schooling behavior and enjoy their mosquito-larvae hunting skills. --- Key Features & Highlights · 👁️ STUNNING BLUE EYES: The defining feature is their brilliant, luminescent blue eyes that stand out in any aquatic setting.· ☮️ PEACEFUL COMMUNITY FISH: Ideal inhabitants for community tanks with other small, non-aggressive fish like small rainbowfish, tetras, or guppies.· 🌿 HARDY & ADAPTABLE: Tolerate a wide range of water conditions, including temperature fluctuations from 18°C to 28°C (64°F - 82°F), and can live in freshwater to slightly brackish water.· 🐟 ACTIVE SCHOOLING BEHAVIOR: Best kept in groups of 6-10+, they display fascinating natural shoaling behavior, especially when males showcase their colors and extended fins to court females.· 🦟 NATURAL PEST CONTROL: Excellent for garden ponds and aquariums, as they actively feed on mosquito larvae without harming tadpoles or frog eggs. --- Detailed Description Bring a piece of Australian ecosystems to your home with the captivating Pacific Blue Eye. These slender, silvery fish are not just beautiful; they are dynamic and hardy additions that bring life and movement to the middle and top levels of your aquarium. Males are particularly striking, developing longer finnage and often exhibiting orange tones on their fins during courtship displays. They thrive in a well-planted tank with some open swimming space, and their adaptability makes them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Ideal For: · Planted community aquariums· Nature-style aquascapes· Outdoor garden ponds· Beginner-friendly setups· Species-specific display tanks --- Specifications & Care Guide Parameter RequirementScientific Name Pseudomugil signiferTank Size 60+ litres (approx. 15+ gallons)Temperature 18°C - 28°C (64°F - 82°F)pH Range 6.5 - 8.0Water Hardness Soft to hard (adaptable)Adult Size 3 - 7.5 cm (1.2 - 3 inches)Diet Omnivore (Flakes, micro-pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia)Temperament PeacefulLifespan 2-4 years in captivity --- Important Care Notes · SCHOOLING NATURE: For their well-being and to see their most natural behavior, keep them in a group of at least six, but preferably ten or more.· TANKMATES: Choose peaceful companions. Avoid long-finned, slow-moving fish (like some gouramis) that might be targets for fin-nipping.· SENSITIVE TO CHANGE: While hardy once established, they can be sensitive to rapid changes in water chemistry during acclimation. Drip acclimation is recommended.· BREEDING: They breed readily in captivity, scattering eggs over fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. --- Live Arrival Guarantee Our Pacific Blue Eyes are carefully acclimated and packed with the utmost care for their journey. We offer a live arrival guarantee to ensure your fish arrive healthy and ready for their new home. Add a school of these brilliant blue-eyed beauties to your aquatic community today!

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Distribution Unconfirmed but possibly collected in the vicinity of Timika, the capital of Mimika Regency, Papua province, Indonesia.HabitatCollected exclusively from submerged riparian vegetation of terrestrial origin, and at the Samba River habitat the water was murky brown with a pH around 6.0.Maximum Standard Length30 – 35 mm.Aquarium SizeAn aquarium with base dimensions of 45 ∗ 30 cm should be the smallest considered.Water ConditionsTemperature: 18 – 26 °CpH: 6.5 – 7.5Hardness: 36 – 215 ppmSource: https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/pseudomugil-sp-red-neon/

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Nichols, 1955Forktail Blue-eye This is a small species growing to around 5-6cm. Having two dorsal fins and separated by a gap. Usually around yellow green in colour. The dorsal and anal fins of the males are transparent and as it matures has yellow tips. The pectoral fins are also quite exquisite with a hint of red. The caudal fins appears as a fork which differs from the others in it’s genus. DistributionOriginally collected from Peria Creek, a tributary of the Kwagira (Kwagila) River, in eastern Papua New Guinea. Recently collected from Safia, in the Musa River valley and also found in small, clear rainforest streams. Ranging between Dyke Ackland and Collingwood Bays in PNG. HabitatThey are generally found in small, clear, relatively swift-flowing freshwater streams with abundant aquatic vegetation. Water conditions reported from their natural habitats are: Temperature 24-28.5°C; pH 7.0-8.0 and Hardness 90-180 ppm. Personal remarksHaving these fish in the shop on a consistent basis we are so glad to provide such remarkable specimens to the hobby. They are quite a hardy fish and they do well in groups of 6 or more. LiteratureAllen G.R. (1980) A Generic Classification of the Rainbowfishes (Family Melanotaeniidae). Records of the Western Australian Museum 8 (3): 449-490. Allen G.R. (1981) Popondetta connieae, a new species of rainbowfish (Melanotaeniidae) from Papua New Guinea. Revue française d’Aquariologie 8 (2): 43-46. Allen G.R. (1991) Field guide to the freshwater fishes of New Guinea. Christensen Research Institute, Madang, Papua New Guinea. Crockford B. (1984) The genus Popondetta. Fishes of Sahul 2(2): 66-68. Nichols J. T. (1955) Results of the Archbold expeditions. No. 71. Two new fresh-water fishes from New Guinea. American Museum Novitates 1735: 1-6. Saeed B., W. Ivantsoff, and G. R. Allen (1989) Taxonomic revision of the family Pseudomugilidae (Order Atheriniformes). Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 40: 719-787.

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