Pacific Blue-eye

Pseudomugil signifer

Family : Pseudomugilidae

FishFreshwaterBlue-eye

Robust and adaptable fish, tolerating a wide range of parameters, ideal for beginners.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Description

Pseudomugil signifer reaches up to 4 cm. Its body is silvery with blue highlights and a dark lateral stripe. Males have more developed and colored fins. It is a very tolerant species that can live in freshwater or slightly brackish water. It forms tight schools and is active all day. Its hardiness makes it an excellent choice for community tanks.

Habitat

Region :

Coastal streams, estuaries and freshwater to brackish marshes

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6.5–8

GH5–20 °dGH

KH3–12 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 25 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 1.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

4 cm

Lifespan

4 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

egg-scatterer

Care notes

A minimum 60-liter aquarium is recommended for a group. Water can be soft to hard (GH 5-20), pH 6.5-8.0, temperature 22-28°C. Moderate filtration and standard lighting are suitable. The tank should have plants and open areas. Feed with flakes, pellets and live foods. Tolerates slight salinity (1.002-1.005). Regular 20% weekly water changes. Compatible with most small peaceful fish.

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