🐟 Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil gertrudae)
🐟 Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil gertrudae)
A Golden Body With Delicately Spotted Fins • Sparkling Electric Blue Eyes • A Tiny, Elegant Gem for the Nano Tank
📋 The Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish, also known as Gertrude's Blue-Eye, carries a soft golden-yellow body with sparkling electric blue eyes, and delicate, translucent fins scattered with fine black spots. Males flaunt long, flowing fin rays, giving this tiny fish an elegant, almost lace-like look.
It comes from the streams and swamps of southern New Guinea and northern Australia. Every Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish we ship is feeding well.
This is a tiny, peaceful shoaling fish that flits through the upper levels of the tank, and it looks its best in a group of six or more. Males spread their spotted fins in graceful displays to each other and to the females. It loves warm water and grows up to 3.5cm, so a 40L nano tank suits it well.
💡 Highlights
💛 Golden Body: Soft, glowing golden-yellow
⚫ Spotted Fins: Delicate, lace-like fins with fine black spots
👁️ Electric Blue Eyes: Sparkling, jewel-like eyes
💃 Graceful Displays: Males spread their flowing fins
🌿 Nano Tank Gem: Perfect for small planted tanks
☀️ Loves Warm Water: Thrives in tropical tanks
🧾 A Quick Look at the Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish
📛 Common Name: Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (also Gertrude's Blue-Eye)
🔬 Scientific Name: Pseudomugil gertrudae
👨👩👧 Family: Pseudomugilidae (blue-eye family)
🌍 Origin: Southern New Guinea and northern Australia
📏 Max Size: Up to 3.5cm (≈ 1.4")
💧 pH Range: 6.0-7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24-30°C (75-86°F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (≈ 10 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to top
🧬 Stock Type: Captive-bred
⏳ Lifespan: 2-3 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; lays eggs among fine-leaved plants and mosses

















