{"product_id":"spotted-blue-eye","title":"(SALE!) Spotted Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil Gertrudae)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📸 Photo Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fish pictured are our parent stock — these are the adult fish we breed from. The juveniles you receive will be 1–2 cm at time of sale, but will grow to look just like the fish shown in these photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spotted Blue-Eye is one of the most beautiful nano rainbowfish in the aquarium hobby. Known for their bright yellow fins covered in black spotting and their striking blue eyes, these fish create an incredible display in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, Spotted Blue-Eyes are energetic schooling fish that constantly interact with one another. Males display their large fins and vivid patterns while competing for attention from females, creating a stunning and lively display throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are especially impressive in planted aquariums and natural-style aquascapes, where their colour and movement stand out against plants and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Group Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted Blue-Eyes are true schooling fish and show their best colour and behaviour when kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile small groups can be kept, larger groups create a far more impressive display as males interact and constantly show their 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\u003eLarger groups allow natural behaviour and make the aquarium much more active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Larger Groups Look Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn smaller groups males may suppress their colours to avoid conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn larger groups males will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eflare their fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edisplay bright colours and spotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperform short courtship displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einteract constantly with other fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 (1–2 cm)\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 23–28°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\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 gertrudae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted Blue-Eye \/ Gertrudae Rainbowfish\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted 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 help bring out their colours while providing natural cover.\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 23–28 °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 overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted Blue-Eyes are micro-predators that benefit from a varied diet.\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 helps maintain colour and promotes strong growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted 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 planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or large fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale Spotted Blue-Eyes constantly display their fins and spotted patterns while competing for attention from females.\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":42967138631785,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/1_e4c405cc-4d80-4716-bbf7-2954f745a0e1.png?v=1775260066","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/spotted-blue-eye","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}