{"product_id":"red-neon-blue-eye","title":"Red Neon Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil Luminatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Neon Blue-Eye is one of the most vibrant nano rainbowfish available in the aquarium hobby. Their glowing red-orange bodies, shimmering blue eyes, and energetic behaviour make them a standout species for planted aquariums and nano community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Papua New Guinea, these small rainbowfish are constantly active and display incredible colour when kept in groups. Males develop extended fins and deep red tones while displaying to females, creating a stunning display of movement and colour throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Neon Blue-Eyes are especially striking in densely planted aquariums, where their colours contrast beautifully against green plants and natural hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited for home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Group Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Neon Blue-Eyes are true schooling fish and display their best colour and behaviour when kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile small groups can be kept, larger groups allow males to compete for attention and show their brightest colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended group sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 fish – starter group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8–10 fish – ideal display group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12+ fish – full schooling display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aquarists find that once the group reaches 10 or more fish, the aquarium becomes significantly more active and colourful as the males constantly display to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Larger Groups Look Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn small groups, males often suppress their colours to avoid conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn larger groups, males feel more confident and will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eflare their fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edisplay bright red colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperform short courtship dances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einteract constantly with other fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis behaviour creates the fast-moving, colourful displays rainbowfish are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles (size may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful schooling fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudomugil luminatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Neon Blue-Eye \/ Luminatus Blue-Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful schooling fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Neon Blue-Eyes thrive in planted aquariums with gentle flow and open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal aquascape features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edense live plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efloating plants such as frogbit or duckweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edriftwood or natural hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine leaf plants or spawning mops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted tanks bring out their colours while providing natural cover and spawning areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are adaptable but prefer clean, stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular water changes help maintain colour and long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Neon Blue-Eyes are micro-predators that thrive on small foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh quality micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrushed flake foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebaby brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroworms or other live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet will enhance colour and promote healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Neon Blue-Eyes are peaceful and ideal for community aquariums with other small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epeaceful nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshrimp in larger planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid large or aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Red Neon Blue-Eyes constantly display to each other and to females, flaring their fins and showing intense colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn larger groups this behaviour becomes especially impressive, creating a beautiful and constantly active display in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may also spawn regularly in planted tanks or spawning mops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fish are raised with attention to water quality, diet, and husbandry to ensure customers receive healthy livestock ready for their aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747666202729,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/COMINGSOON_1e07da50-d59e-4daa-a8f0-e1e7f5b7ee40.png?v=1772927110","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/red-neon-blue-eye","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}