Pseudomugil gertrudae
pH
5.5 - 7.5
Temperature
24° - 30 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
45 L
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A delicate blue-eye spotted across finnage that males spread in constant display. Short-lived but readily bred; soft, warm, tannin-stained water suits it well.
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Everything you need to keep Spotted Blue-Eye healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Spotted Blue-Eye. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 5.5–7.5 and 24–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Spotted Blue-Eye is micropredator — very small foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Spotted Blue-Eye is generally peaceful nano shoaler. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful nano shoaler tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Spotted Blue-Eye vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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