Honey Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil mellis)
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Honey Blue-Eye
Honey Blue-Eye
Pseudomugil mellis
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
5-12 °d
1:2 M:F
3-6 years
Family
Pseudomugilidae
Contents
Additional names
- Honey Blue-Eye, Honey Rainbowfish
Origin
- Australia: southern Queensland around the vicinity of Brisbane, Australia northward along the coast, 300 km to Bundaberg area.
Sexing
- The males of this species are brighter coloured with more vividly coloured fins than the females which have clear fins.
Tank compatibility
- They do well with other peaceful species. Will attempt to school with similar sized fish such as Zebra Danios. Do not keep with fin nippers or predatory fish.
Diet
- Should accept most foods including small flake and granular foods as well as brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Up to three times daily. Generally a top to middle feeder, though they have been seen to take food from the bottom on occasion.
Environment specifics
- Is fairly adaptable to most environments. Prefers a well matured heavily planted tank which gets regular water changes.
Behaviour
- A peaceful and sociable community fish.
Identification
- Honey Blue-Eyes are small, pale honey coloured fish that attain up to 3cm (1.2") in length when adult. The females have clear fins. Male Honey Blue-Eyes have distinct black submarginal bands and white margins on their dorsal, anal and caudal fins.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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