Pseudomugil iantsoffi

Common name: Iantsoff's Blue-Eye

Origin: Papua New Guinea, specifically in the Iantsoff River system and other nearby freshwater streams

Optimal living conditions:

• Temperature: 22 - 28 °C
• pH: 6.5 - 7.5
• Aquarium size: 60 liters+ (preferably with good filtration and gentle water movement)

Adult fish size: 3 - 4 cm

Diet: Pseudomugil iantsoffi is an omnivore, feeding on small invertebrates, algae, and detritus in its natural habitat. In the aquarium, they thrive on a variety of high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and occasionally live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and cyclops. A diet rich in plant matter, such as spirulina or blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini, will help keep them healthy and enhance their natural coloration.

Tankmates: Pseudomugil iantsoffi is a peaceful and social species, best kept in schools of at least 6 individuals. They are compatible with other small, peaceful community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, and other rainbowfish. They do best in a well-planted tank with plenty of open swimming space, but also some hiding spots for security. Avoid keeping them with larger, more aggressive species. A gentle water flow and stable water parameters are essential for this species' well-being.

Note: Pseudomugil iantsoffi is admired for its delicate beauty, with a striking iridescent body and vivid blue eyes. These active swimmers spend most of their time in the middle to upper levels of the tank and thrive in well-maintained aquariums that mimic their natural, clear-water environments. As a species that enjoys gentle currents, they do best in aquariums with proper filtration but without strong water movement. Keeping them in schools is essential for their well-being and to showcase their natural behaviors. Their peaceful nature and vibrant colors make them an excellent addition to community tanks.

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