Gertrude's Blue Eye (Pseudomugil gertrudae)

Familia: Pseudomugilidae

Gertrude's Blue Eye (Pseudomugil gertrudae) es un pseudomugilidae de Oceania; alcanza 4–8 cm a 20–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
20–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4–8 cm
Tanque mínimo
77 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful but energetic; needs open swimming room
Origen
大洋洲

Descripción de la especie

Pseudomugil gertrudae is a Pseudomugilidae from 大洋洲. Its iridescence is honest signalling: colour and condition track water quality and age together. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 4–8 cm. Shoaling; 8+ in a long tank unlocks full colour. Provide swimming length, clean hard water and a big school; patience does the rest. Maintain 20–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine sand and gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plantas
Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Shoaling; 8+ in a long tank unlocks full colour
Dieta
Eager eater; varied diet maintains iridescence
Compañeros recomendados
  • Robust peaceful cyprinids — Add motion without menace
Evitar con
  • Small timid fish — Outcompeted at feeding time

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Subtle external differences
Método de cría
Spawns among plants at dawn; no parental care