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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.
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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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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!!
Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish | Pseudomugil Furcatus
These are awesome fish! I’ve been waiting to get these for a while now and once they were Back in stock, I had to jump on them. I bought 5 of them in a big order that I placed and received 6! They came healthy and in good size. Great purchase.
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Gorgeous fish. All arrived healthy despite being shipped during a snow storm! Great customer service. Will be ordering again.
They are so cute! I ordered 8 and so far all are doing great. Can’t wait to see them getting big and colored up.
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