Pacific Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil signifer)
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Pacific Blue-Eye
Pacific Blue-Eye
Pseudomugil signifer
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3.5-7 cm (1.4-2.8")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.8
18 -28 °C (64.4-82.4°F)
12-15 °d
1:2 M:F
3-6 years
Family
Pseudomugilidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Southern Blue-Eeye
Additional scientific names
- Atherina signata, Atherinosoma jamesonii
Origin
- Oceania: endemic to Australia.
Sexing
- The males of this species are brighter coloured than the females. They have elongated fin tips as they mature.
Diet
- Should accept most foods including small flake and granular foods as well as brine shrimp and daphnia and other small live/frozen foods.
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 and do well in well oxygenated tanks with current. Prefers a well matured heavily planted tank which gets regular water changes.
Behaviour
- A peaceful and sociable community fish.
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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