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BLUE EYE - FORK TAIL

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BLUE EYE - FORK TAIL

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Intermediate
Max Growth Size: 3.5-4 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, keep with small species.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.5-7.5
General Hardness: Soft-Moderate

 

Range

Papua New Guinea

 

Reproduction

Large eggs scattered amongst plants, hatching time approximately 3 weeks. Suitable first foods for the fry include powder foods, vinegar eels and Artemia nauplii.

 

Feeding

Omnivorous. Feed small sized foods, including frozen & live foods.

 

Additional Comments

When kept in a school, Blue-eye males put on elaborate fin displays to impress females and to outshine rival males. Best kept in planted aquaria, either in a single species tank or with other small fishes. Suitable for nano tanks.

 

CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

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