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Paskai Blue-Eye Rainbowfish
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The Paskai Rainbowfish, also called the Red Neon Rainbowfish, are a jewel of the small aquarium. First featured in Amazonas magazine in 2011, these fish were captured and bred and now are available to AquariumFish.com. Like all rainbowfish, these little rainbows are egg layers and will mate in the aquarium. Both males and females have blue eyes and red bodies; males' fins are slightly larger than the females. These are peaceful small schooling fish and should not be kept with large hungry fish with large mouths!
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Pseudomugil luminatus |
| Origin | Western New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 1¼" |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Diet | Omnivore (tiny foods) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. ¾" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a planted tank with gentle filtration, some floating plants and a lid. They are small, so a sponge over the filter intake keeps them safe.
Feeding: Feed crushed flake or micro pellets once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Blue-eyes are small and gentle, so keep them with other small, peaceful fish such as rasboras, small tetras, pygmy corydoras and shrimp.
Good to know: Males turn a glowing orange-red with blue eyes as they mature.
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