Spotted Blue Eye

Spotted Blue Eye

Pseudomugil gertrudae

Also known as: Pacific Blue Eye

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Tiny, delicate fish with spotted fins and brilliant blue eyes. Males display elaborate fin extensions during courtship.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

72–80°F
22–27°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

1.5"
3.8 cm

Lifespan

2–3 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Best in a well-planted nano tank with gentle filtration. Sensitive to water quality changes. Keep with peaceful tank mates only.

Feeding

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Electric Blue Acara 6" Kribensis 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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