{"title":"Blue-Eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue-eyes are small Australian and New Guinea natives from the Pseudomugil group, and they are one of the best nano fish available to Australian keepers. We stock the Pacific blue eye, spotted blue eye, delicate blue eye and the threadfin rainbowfish, which sits alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales display to each other constantly with fins fully spread, so a group shows behaviour you simply do not get from a pair. They stay small, generally under four centimetres, and suit planted nano tanks with gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pacific blue eye tolerates a wide range of conditions including slightly brackish water, which reflects the coastal Queensland creeks it comes from. Keep them in groups of eight or more. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-delivery\"\u003eshipping and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"werner-threadfin-rainbow-iriatherina-werneri","title":"Werner-threadfin Rainbow | Iriatherina werneri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Threadfin Rainbow is pure living lace - males flare extravagant black thread-like fin extensions in delicate courtship displays. A peaceful, gentle nano shoaler that shines in a calm, densely planted tank, though its small mouth and specific needs mean it's better suited to an experienced keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to slow-moving swamps, billabongs and floodplain waters of northern Australia and southern New Guinea, typically among dense vegetation in soft, still water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny, slender rainbowfish with a translucent yellow-green body. Males develop dramatically elongated, thread-like extensions on the dorsal and anal fins, along with striking black and yellow fin markings during display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful but delicate and easily outcompeted, so best kept in a species tank or with only the calmest, smallest tankmates. Needs a proper group of 8-10 or more to feel secure and show its best colours and behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micropredator with a tiny mouth and narrow throat - standard flake is often too large. Offer finely powdered foods, newly hatched brine shrimp, micro-worms and sieved daphnia; this is not a fish for keepers unwilling to prepare small live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 60 litre tank suits a small group, with 80-100 litres recommended for a proper shoal. Provide dense planting, gentle filtration and soft, slightly acidic to neutral water - this species is more sensitive to poor water quality than its small size suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns continuously among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults will eat their own eggs, so mops should be removed and hatched separately if fry are wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIriatherina werneri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreadfin Rainbowfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Australia and southern New Guinea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4-5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, delicate, schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80-100 litres for a proper group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicropredator - fine live\/frozen foods, powdered flake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-29°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, densely planted nano and species tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - thrives in heavily planted setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful nano fish such as dwarf rasboras, small tetras and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger, boisterous or fin-nipping fish, and anything that competes aggressively for the tiny foods this species needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232827719971,"sku":"AA3076","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Threadfin_Rainbowfish_4cfae77b-7395-42a3-b6ae-e1166adc94cb.jpg?v=1781700131"},{"product_id":"delicate-blue-eyes-pseudomugil-tenellus","title":"Delicate Blue Eyes | Pseudomugil tenellus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Delicate Blue-eye is a tiny Australian native with luminous sky-blue eyes and dainty, flickering fins. Reaching only around 4 cm, it is a peaceful nano shoaler that sparkles in a well-planted tank. Beautiful and endearing, though a little demanding on water quality and diet — worth the extra care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePseudomugil tenellus comes from the freshwater streams, swamps and lagoons of the Northern Territory in tropical Australia, among dense aquatic vegetation in warm, gently flowing or still water. It lives in shoals in the upper layers, picking tiny invertebrates from the surface and plants. A planted, gently filtered tank recreates its home well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, semi-transparent little fish highlighted by brilliant blue eyes and delicate yellow-and-black edged fins. Males are more colourful and display to one another with fins spread wide, a charming feature of a settled group. Colour and finnage are shown best over a dark substrate in soft light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and shoaling, and happiest in a group of eight or more where the males display constantly. It is far too small and gentle for boisterous tankmates and does best in a dedicated nano tank or with other tiny, calm species. Kept in too few numbers it becomes shy and loses condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micropredator with a small mouth. It needs small, frequent feeds of fine foods — quality micro-pellets and crushed flake, plus live and frozen daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Live foods once or twice a week are important, as this species does not thrive on dry food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 20 L for a small group, with 40 L or larger better for a proper shoal in a planted nano tank. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C (warmer suits it), pH 6.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. Gentle filtration, dense planting and pristine water are essential, as this little fish is sensitive to poor quality. It is completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA continuous egg-scatterer that lays a few eggs each day among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults may eat the eggs, so mops can be moved to a separate container to hatch. The tiny fry need infusoria and other very fine foods at first and grow slowly, so patience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudomugil tenellus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelicate Blue-eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Territory, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicropredator: micro-pellets, crushed flake, live and frozen daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted nano and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small blue-eyes, pygmy rasboras, small tetras, ember tetras, pygmy corydoras, small peaceful shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with anything large, boisterous or predatory, and with active fish that will outcompete it for food. 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It stays tiny at around 3–5 cm and makes a delightful, animated centrepiece for a planted or native tank — though keepers should know it is naturally short-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePseudomugil signifer is widespread along Australia's eastern seaboard, from Queensland to Victoria, in coastal streams, estuaries and creeks. It is remarkably adaptable and tolerates a range of conditions, including slightly brackish water in tidal reaches, which is why it copes well across soft to moderately hard, neutral water in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, semi-transparent fish with a silvery body and the brilliant blue eye ring that gives it its name. Males are showier, with larger, more colourful yellow-and-black-edged fins that they flick and flare during displays. Colour and finnage are shown off best when a group of males compete for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, it should be kept in a shoal of eight or more, ideally with several males so their sparring displays can be enjoyed. It suits calm nano and native community tanks and will not trouble tankmates, but its small size means it should not be mixed with larger fish that might eat or bully it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micropredator with a small, upturned mouth suited to tiny foods. Feed small flake and micro-pellets as a base, with live and frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae and similar small foods to bring out colour and condition. Frequent small feeds suit its fast metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 45–60 litres (75 litres-plus for a larger group), well planted with gentle flow and stable, clean water. It is undemanding on chemistry but appreciates good water quality and a mature tank. It is rated intermediate mainly because it is short-lived, best kept in groups, and its small fry can be tricky to raise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacific Blue-Eyes are continuous egg-scatterers that deposit small adhesive eggs among fine plants and mops over several days. The eggs hatch in one to two weeks and the tiny fry need infusoria and very fine foods at first. In a well-planted tank a few fry often survive alongside the parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudomugil signifer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacific Blue-Eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Australia (Queensland to Victoria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 years (naturally short-lived)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicropredator – small flake, micro-pellets, live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–12 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates slightly brackish water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted nano and native community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – completely plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful natives such as ornate rainbowfish and other Pseudomugil, small rainbowfish, peaceful tetras and rasboras, dwarf shrimp and gentle bottom dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger or boisterous fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a tiny blue-eye. 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Staying just 3–4 cm, this peaceful nano shoaler dazzles in a soft, planted tank and is a favourite for the nature aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae is native to northern Australia, southern New Guinea and nearby islands, where it lives in soft, often tannin-stained rainforest streams, swamps and lily lagoons among dense vegetation. The water is typically warm, acidic and gently flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, semi-transparent rainbowfish relative with a rounded body dotted in fine dark spots, luminous blue eyes and twin dorsal fins. Males are the showstoppers, raising large, spotted, yellow-edged fins in near-constant \"sparring\" displays, while females are plainer and slightly smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and best kept in a good-sized group of eight or more, ideally with several males so their displays are on show. It suits a calm nano community, but its small size means tank mates must be equally small and gentle — it can be shy or out-competed among boisterous fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator with a tiny mouth. Offer small, high-quality flake, crushed micro-pellets and, importantly, plenty of small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm to keep condition and colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a well-planted aquarium of at least 20 L, ideally 40 L or more, with gentle filtration. Keep the temperature at 23–28 °C, pH 5.5–7.5 (it prefers the softer, more acidic end) and soft to moderately soft water. Dense planting, some floating cover and a lid suit it well. Note this is a short-lived species, often living only 1–2 years even with good care. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA continuous egg-scatterer that deposits eggs among fine-leaved plants and spawning mops over many days. The adults do not care for the eggs and may eat them, so mops or plants are best moved to a separate container to hatch. The fry are tiny and need infusoria-grade first foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotted Blue-Eye, Gertrude's Blue-Eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Australia, southern New Guinea and nearby islands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 years (naturally short-lived)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicropredator: small flake, micro-pellets, live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted nano aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small blue-eyes, chili and dwarf rasboras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus and dwarf shrimp in a peaceful planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with larger, boisterous or predatory fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat or out-compete this tiny species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232828997923,"sku":"AA1520","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Spotted_Blue_Eye_af8df710-80be-4954-890d-974967097abc.jpg?v=1781700119"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/collections\/Delicate_Blue-eye_a171e47c-b419-42f0-8719-f77e14f149f2.jpg?v=1788252572","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/collections\/blue-eyes.oembed","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}