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Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Experience a unique, eye-catching aquatic beauty with the Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbow! Perfect for both beginning and experienced aquarists, this species stands out with its blue eyes, yellow fins, and distinct fork pattern on the tail. Add a little sparkle to your aquarium with this 2-inch (5 cm) rainbowfish from Papua New Guinea's clearwater streams - they almost look like they are waving pom-poms as they swim! Get your own Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbow today and see the difference it makes in your tank.
Please Note: All fish shipments have a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish.
They enjoy the water to be stained with tannins (Almond leaves would be perfect as cover as well). Some floating plants such as Salvinia also give them a sense of calm. Java Moss is great to give the eggs and fry cover since the adults will try and eat them.
The Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish is one of the most beautiful species of freshwater aquarium fish. Known for its bright blue eyes and vibrant colors, it is a popular choice for home aquariums. This Rainbowfish prefers to be kept in small groups of 8-10 individuals. We feed them a large variety of foods which include finely ground Northfin flake foods, small Northfin pellets (veggie, community, & bug pro), frozen foods.
Their scientific name is Pseudomugil furcatus.
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I have been a fan of Flip Aquatics for some time, but usually shop at my local fish store. Until the time came that I wanted some special fish not commonly available. The Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish were on my short list. To be sure, a couple other places online carried them and some a little cheaper, but I trusted Flip Aquatics the most when it came to their quarantining process which gave me greater confidence that I would receive healthy fish.
Also their customer service is top notch! Typically, being able to specify sex is not possible. I understood this and just left a note if they could do the best they could to give me a good ratio. Mega thanks to Lauren for coming thru! I ordered 18 and she got me 9 males and 9 females! Too Cool!
I have had these guys in my quarantine tank for just over a week so far. All still healthy with no losses. They are super active darting around the tank with their piercing blue eyes. They are eating well and devour most everything I feed them, though they are young and small so the food size needs to be kept in mind. A few more weeks and they will be moved to my main tanks.
This was my first time ordering from Flip Aquatics and they did awesome. Thank you!
Fun, colorful, peaceful little fish! They mainly stick to the top of the aquarium! Sometimes I see them swimming with Chili Rasboras and Merah Rasboras or the Blue Danios or even the White Clouds, which I have purchased from Flip Aquatics as well!!
This is my first time keeping the fork tail blue eyed rainbowfish but I've been wanting to try them out for a while. Even when they were still in the bag I noticed that they were very active. While acclimating them to my water I saw them rising to the serface as if to great me, so I dropped in a tiny bit of food. They ate it, still in the bucket! They are so friendly! Whenever I go to the tank they rush out waving there little pom-pom fins as if saying "Hi! What are you up to? How are you doing?" I've never seen such tiny fish be so friendly! I'm in love!
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to add these amazing fish to your tank!
Received healthy and small. They are thriving and stunning! Such lovely coloration even now despite being small still. Looking forward to watching them all grow and their stunning color maturing! Beautiful!!
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