Honey Blue-Eye (Pseudomugil mellis)

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Honey Blue-Eye

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Honey Blue-Eye

Pseudomugil mellis

57 Litres (15 US G.)

3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 8.0

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

5-12 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-6 years

Family

Pseudomugilidae



Additional names

Honey Blue-Eye, Honey Rainbowfish


Origin[edit]

Australia: southern Queensland around the vicinity of Brisbane, Australia northward along the coast, 300 km to Bundaberg area.


Sexing[edit]

The males of this species are brighter coloured with more vividly coloured fins than the females which have clear fins.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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[edit]

Should accept most foods including small flake and granular foods as well as brine shrimp.


Feeding regime[edit]

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[edit]

Is fairly adaptable to most environments. Prefers a well matured heavily planted tank which gets regular water changes.


Behaviour[edit]

A peaceful and sociable community fish.


Identification[edit]

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.

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