Forktail blue-eye
Pseudomugil furcatus
Neptune’s rating:
53- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Length4.0 - 6.0 cm
- Liters per Fish10 L
- Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 7.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Forktail blue-eye
The Forktail blue-eye (Pseudomugil furcatus) is a small, vibrantly colored freshwater fish native to Papua New Guinea. It showcases a striking color palette with iridescent blue eyes and a body featuring shades of yellow and blue, which becomes more vivid in males, especially during breeding. Recognizable by its distinctive forked tail, this fish adds a flash of color to any aquarium. Despite its eye-catching appearance, it is not as widely known in the aquarium hobby compared to other species, but it is appreciated among dedicated enthusiasts for its beauty and unique behavior.