Red Neon Blue-eye

Pseudomugil luminatus

Also known as: Red Neon Rainbowfish, Luminatus Blue-eye

A tiny blue-eye whose males glow neon red with blue eyes, perfect for nano planted tanks.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

3–12 dGH

Max size

1.2 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (6+)

Swim level

Mid-top

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

2-3 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Western Papua, Indonesia

Keep a group of 6 or more with more females than males in a planted tank with gentle flow. Feed small foods often. Peaceful and shrimp-safe, but best kept with other small, calm fish.