Gertrudae Blue-Eye
Gertrudae Blue-Eye is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 75-86°F (24-30°C) and a pH of 5.5-7.5.
Also searched as: gertrudae rainbow, spotted blue eye, pseudomugil gertrudae
Quick facts
Spotted pattern. Multiple color forms. Beautiful micro rainbow.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75-86°F (24-30°C) |
| pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Kuhli Loachmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-86°F, pH overlap 5.5-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Dwarf Pencilfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5.5-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Beckford's Pencilfishmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Threadfin Rainbowfishmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Diamond Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Flash Plecomin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 77-84°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Splash Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5.5-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5.5-7.5 vs 8-9).
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galWhisker Shrimpmin tank 10 galBlue Crayfishmin tank 20 gal
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