Red Neon Blue-eye

Fish Species

Red Neon Blue-eye

Pseudomugil luminatus

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About

A tiny, vividly colored New Guinea blue-eye. Males develop a glowing blue dorsal stripe over a red-orange body and display with extended fins; keep in a peaceful group with dense plants and gentle filtration.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Pseudomugil luminatus

Origin Region

Papua Province, Indonesia (southern New Guinea)

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

3.5 cm | 1.4 in

Water Requirements
Small Rainbowfish / Blue-eye

Temperature

23–28°C

pH

5.5–7.5

GH Hardness

3–12dGH

KH Alkalinity

2–8dKH

Min Tank Size

45L