{"product_id":"gertrudes-spotted-blue-eye-rainbow-pseudomugil-gertrudae","title":"Gertrude's Spotted Blue Eye Rainbow (Pseudomugil gertrudae)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGertrude’s Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a dazzling nano fish species native to Australia and New Guinea. Known for its electric blue eyes and spotted fins, it’s a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts and nano tank keepers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"speciesoverview\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gertrude’s Rainbowfish, Spotted Blue Eye Rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.5–4 cm (1–1.5 inches) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful, but males can be mildly territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoaling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best kept in groups of 6–10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"appearance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-transparent silver-blue with a golden sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright electric blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clear to yellowish with orange\/red tips and black spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e: More colorful with elongated fins and intense spotting during breeding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tanksetup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark sand or gravel to enhance colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Driftwood, leaf litter, caves, and \u003cstrong\u003edense live plants\u003c\/strong\u003e like Java Fern, Anubias, and Water Wisteria \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gentle flow; avoid strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"diet\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive\/frozen: Brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry: Micro pellets, high-quality flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based: Algae flakes, blanched veggies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–3 times daily in small portions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tankmates\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeon Tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmber Tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestial Pearl Danios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePygmy Corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtocinclus Catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge or aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast swimmers that may outcompete them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"breeding\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Egg scatterers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup\u003c\/strong\u003e: Separate breeding tank with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpawning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Males court females with color displays; 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