Our Guide To Keeping Forktail Blue Eye Rainbowfish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Pseudomugil furcatus
   • Common name: Forktail Blue Eye Rainbowfish
   • Family: Melanotaeniidae
   • Origin: Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea
   • Adult length: 3 to 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Forktail Blue Eye Rainbowfish prefer a well-planted tank with open swimming areas.
   • Provide hiding spots among rocks, driftwood, and dense vegetation.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain a temperature range of 23 to 28°C (73 to 82°F).
   • Keep the pH level between 6.5 to 7.5.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Choose a filter that provides gentle to moderate water flow.

5. Diet:

   • Offer a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and small live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.

6. Tank mates:

   • Forktail Blue Eye Rainbowfish are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size.
   • They do best in a species tank or a community tank with small, peaceful species like tetras and rasboras.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • They are schooling fish, so keep them in groups of at least six individuals.
   • Compatible with other peaceful fish but avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.