Australian
Blue-eye
Pseudomugil signifer
SYN: Atherinasignata,
Pseudomugil signatus
PD: An elongated species with
elaborate finnage. There are two dorsal fins, nearly equalin size, and the caudal fin has a 949s1818j straight edge.The dorsal and anal fins are long and pointed. The
body is yellow-brown and the irisof the eye is light blue.Each scale is bordered in dark brown giving the fish a
net-like appearance. Thedorsal and anal fins are
bright yellow and bordered in black with a white tip at the end. The caudal fin
is yellow with a blackand white lower edge.
SIZE: To 1.8" (4.5 cm
SS: Other Pseudomugil
species.
HAB: Australia;
Eastern Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula
S: middle, top
TANK: A tank measuring 24"
(61 cm) with a capacity from 10-20 gallons (38-76 L) is recommended. Plantthe tank along the edges and leave open swimming areas.The filter should create moderate circulation. Use a dark, fine gravel.
WATER: pH 6.5-7.5 (7.0), 10-15 dH (12), 73-82°F (23-28°C
SB: An active, schooling
species that can be combined with other gentle fish. Thisfish
should be kept in groups of five or more.
SC: Corydoras,
Loricarids, tetras, hatchetfish, dwarf Rainbowfish
FOOD: Live; insect larvae,
crustaceans, worms, insects; flakes
SEX: Males are more colorful
and slightly larger.
B: Follow suggestions for M.
splendida australis. Use
water values within the mentionedperimeters.The eggs
are not molested by the parents and hatch after 12-16 days.
BP: 5.An easily bred species.
R: Make frequent partial water
changes.
DC: 5.The species is sensitive
to unfavorable water conditions
