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The Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish is one of the most beautiful species of freshwater aquarium fish. Known for its bright blue eyes and vibrant colors, it is a popular choice for home aquariums. This Rainbowfish prefers to be kept in small groups of 8-10 individuals. You will find them calmly swimming around the middle and upper areas of your tank and they are sure to add some coloration.
Their scientific name is Pseudomugil furcatus.
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Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish
The Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish, also known by it's scientific name of "Pseudomugil furcatus" is an absolutely beautiful addition to any tank. It is famous for its coloration and peacefully swimming along the middle and top layers of the tank.
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish Behavior
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish are very popular in freshwater aquaria due to their generally peaceful disposition, hardiness, and beautiful coloration.
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish are even safe to keep with shrimp! You will love their beautiful yellow, green and black coloration, including bright blue eyes that you will find peacefully swimming in the middle and top layers of your aquarium.
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish Care
An Omnivorous diet will be key for the Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish. High-quality flake, freeze-dried and frozen foods, both meaty and plant-based will be happily consumed.Find out more about Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish in The Shrimp Farm University.
Buying Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish are an excellent addition to any tank since they tend to be peaceful with other inhabitants and will add some incredible coloration to your tank.
Scientific Name: Pseudomugil furcatus
Common Name: Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish
Other Names: Blue-Eyed Forktail, Furcata Rainbowfish
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivorous flake foods as well as live, freeze-dried and frozen foods
Breeding: Easy
Care Level: Easy
Origin: Papua New Guinea
Found in Wild: Yes
Life Span: 4-8 years
Full Grown Size: Approx. 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4 in - 1.5 inches
General Water Parameters:
pH Range: 6.2 - 8.0, Ideal pH: 7.2
Temperature Range: 65 - 80, Ideal Temperature: 73
GH Range: 63 - 15 dkh Ideal Hardness: 8 dkh
KH Range: .3-7 dkh Ideal Hardness 4 dkh
TDS Range: 150-300
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallon
Currently Being Fed: Baby Shrimp Food
How big do Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish get?
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish will reach about 2.5 inches.
How many Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish can I keep per gallon?
We recommend keeping at least 6 Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfishand up to 20 is even better. We recommend at least a 10g tank and ideally a 20g. So, at a minimum of 6 fish per 10 gallon tank or about 2 fish per gallon.
How long do Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish live?
2-3 years is the average lifespan of a Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish.
Are Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish easy to Breed?
Breeding Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish is fairly easy. These fish will breed as long as they are not too old (>2 years) and the water is not too cold (>78 F). You’ll have a higher chance of preserving Rainbowfish fry if you remove the adults after they’ve spawned.
What is the diet of Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish?
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish do best with an omnivorous diet. This consists of high-quality flake, freeze-dried and frozen foods, both meaty and plant-based.
What are the best tankmates for Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish?
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish typically are incredibly peaceful fish and get along with other fish AND shrimp. We recommend keeping forktail blue-eye rainbowfish in large numbers (20+ is ideal) because they are known to thrive when schooling together.
Feel free to add shrimp, Dwarf Orange Crayfish, snails, and other peaceful fish to your tank with them. They also LOVE planted tanks due to extra nutrients and hiding places.
What is the best way to Acclimate my new Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish?
When adding new tankmates to your already existing tank, it is important to take the proper steps in introducing and acclimating them into their new home. The whole process is extremely stressful for the fish. Acclimation is important for fish as it allows them time to adjust to the temperature and parameters of their new environment. By doing this correctly, you will reduce the chances of shock or death of your new crayfish. We recommend drip acclimation for fish as it is generally the best option to adjust them slowly to your tank. You can find our Premium Drip Acclimation Kit here.
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