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Here is a detailed profile of the Paskai Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil paskai), a small, colorful, and peaceful freshwater species that’s ideal for nano and community tanks.
🐟 Paskai Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil paskai)
🔹 Common Names
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Paskai Rainbowfish
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Red Neon Blue-eye
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Paska’s Blue-eye
🔹 Scientific Classification
| Category | Detail |
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| Scientific Name | Pseudomugil paskai |
| Family | Pseudomugilidae (Blue-eyes) |
| Order | Atheriniformes |
| Origin | Papua New Guinea (Sepik River basin) |
| Discovery | Described by G.R. Allen & Ivantsoff in 1986 |
| Conservation Status | Not officially assessed; stable in the aquarium trade |
🌈 Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–3.5 cm) |
| Body Color | Translucent to reddish-orange body with bright neon blue eyes and iridescent blue highlights on fins |
| Fins | Males have elongated, flowing fins with white or yellow tips; females have smaller, more rounded fins and subtler coloration |
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Males are significantly more colorful and display constantly when females are present.
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The species has a glowing, vibrant appearance under aquarium lighting.
🧬 Behavior & Temperament
| Trait | Detail |
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| Temperament | Peaceful, active, social |
| Social Behavior | Shoaling species – keep in groups of 6 or more |
| Compatibility | Excellent for peaceful nano or community tanks |
| Activity Level | Very active mid-to-top dwellers |
🏞️ Natural Habitat
| Trait | Detail |
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| Native Habitat | Shallow, slow-moving rainforest streams in Papua New Guinea |
| Environment | Dense vegetation, soft acidic water, leaf litter |
| Substrate | Sandy or silty bottom with plant cover and organic debris |
🧪 Water Parameters (Captivity)
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28°C (72–82°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard (3–12 dGH) |
| Ammonia/Nitrites | 0 ppm (very sensitive) |
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Clean, well-oxygenated water is essential.
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Weekly water changes are highly recommended.
🐠 Aquarium Requirements
| Feature | Recommendation |
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| Tank Size | 10 gallons minimum (for a group); larger preferred for stability |
| Substrate | Dark sand or fine gravel enhances their colors |
| Aquascaping | Heavily planted tank with floating plants and low light areas |
| Filtration | Gentle flow (e.g., sponge filter) |
| Tank Lid | Must be covered – they are jumpers |
| Lighting | Moderate – brings out iridescence |
🍽️ Diet
| Type | Suitable Foods |
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| Omnivorous | - Micro pellets |
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Flake food (crushed)
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Live or frozen: baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, micro worms
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Occasionally: blanched vegetables, spirulina flakes |
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Small mouths = small food only.
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A varied diet enhances coloration and breeding behavior.
🐣 Breeding
| Aspect | Detail |
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| Spawning Type | Egg scatterer |
| Breeding Tank | Small tank with sponge filter and spawning mops or moss |
| Egg Laying | Eggs laid on plants/mops daily; sticky |
| Hatching Time | 7–10 days |
| Fry Feeding | Infusoria or commercial fry food → baby brine shrimp after 4–5 days |
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Adults may eat the eggs or fry – separate parents or eggs for best results.
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Regular spawning occurs in healthy, stress-free groups.
⚠️ Care Tips
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Do not mix with large or aggressive fish. They can be stressed or eaten easily.
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Colors intensify with good water quality, diet, and dim lighting.
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Soft, acidic water enhances their natural behavior and breeding activity.
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Keep in groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.
📚 Fun Facts
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Named after John Paska, who assisted in collecting the first specimens.
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The species belongs to the “blue-eye” rainbowfish due to its shimmering electric-blue iris.
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Males perform “fluttering” dances to attract females and show dominance.
✅ Ideal Tank Mates
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Other small peaceful species:
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Other Pseudomugil species (e.g., P. luminatus, P. gertrudae)
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Chili rasboras, celestial pearl danios
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Otocinclus catfish, pygmy corydoras
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Shrimp (e.g., Amano, Cherry shrimp)
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Snails (e.g., nerite, mystery)
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Would you like help designing a nano community tank that features Pseudomugil paskai as a centerpiece?
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