Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil furcatus)

Quarantined rainbowfish for planted aquariums and carefully selected community setups in Canada.

The Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish is a lively small rainbowfish with bright yellow fin edges, blue eyes, and constant active movement. It is an excellent choice for planted community aquariums where a peaceful upper-level schooling fish is desired.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Bright yellow forktail fins and blue-eye contrast
• Peaceful active swimmer for planted community tanks
• Great group fish for the upper half of the aquarium

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide a mature aquarium with plants, open swimming space, stable water, and a secure lid. They are fast and active swimmers.

Keep in a group for best confidence, movement, and display. A 6-fish group is a better starting point than a single fish.

Feeding

Offer small quality foods, fine pellets, flakes, and frozen/live micro foods.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

Fin colour and display are natural and improve with health, group size, and stable care. No hormones are used by Topick Aquarium.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Although this species may have different natural habitat preferences in the wild, we focus on stability, gradual acclimation, healthy feeding, and mature aquarium systems before fish become available to customers.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Pseudomugil furcatus
• Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm
• Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended Tank: Mature planted freshwater aquarium with stable filtration and compatible tankmates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forktail Blue-Eye a good community fish?
Yes, with peaceful tankmates of similar size and temperament.

Do they jump?
They can jump when startled, so a secure lid is strongly recommended.

How many should I keep?
Six or more is recommended for natural schooling confidence and better display.

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