Pseudomugil Paskai ML

 

🐟 Pseudomugil paskai (Paska’s Blue-Eye) Care Sheet

🔹 Overview

Category	Details
Scientific Name	Pseudomugil paskai
Common Name	Paska’s Blue-Eye
Origin	Upper Fly River system, Papua New Guinea
Adult Size	3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in)
Lifespan	3–5 years
Temperament	Peaceful, active, schooling
Tank Level	Upper to mid-water

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🔹 Tank Setup

Parameter	Ideal Range
Tank Size	20 L / 5 gal minimum for a small group
Temperature	24–26 °C (75–79 °F)
pH	6.0–6.5
Hardness	Soft to moderately soft
Substrate	Fine sand or dark gravel
Decor	Dense plants, driftwood, floating plants
Lighting	Soft or subdued
Filtration	Gentle flow; sponge filter preferred

Tips:

• Keep a group of at least 6–10 fish for natural schooling behavior.

• Use live or silk plants and floating cover to mimic shaded forest streams.

• Perform small, frequent water changes to maintain water quality.

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🔹 Diet

• Type: Omnivorous

• Best Foods: Micro-pellets, crushed flakes, live/frozen micro foods (baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, microworms).

• Feeding Frequency: 2–3 small feedings daily.

• Prefers small, moving foods due to their tiny mouths and hunting behavior.

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🔹 Behavior & Compatibility

• Personality: Curious, peaceful, and lively.

• Best kept in groups — males display beautiful fin extensions and compete for attention in a peaceful way.

• Avoid mixing with aggressive or much larger fish.

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🧭 Tank Mate Guide

✅ Compatible Species

Small, peaceful fish that thrive in soft, warm water:

• Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

• Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)

• Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus)

• Corydoras (dwarf species like C. pygmaeus or C. habrosus)

• Otocinclus Catfish

• Shrimp (Amano, Neocaridina) and small snails

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⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With

• Large or aggressive fish (e.g., cichlids, barbs).

• Very active swimmers like Danios or Rainbowfish that outcompete them for food.

• Fin-nippers or predatory species.

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🐣 Breeding Info

• Spawning Method: Egg scatterer; lays eggs among fine plants or spawning mops.

• Parental Care: None — adults may eat eggs.

• Fry Care: Feed infusoria or liquid fry food, then freshly hatched brine shrimp once they grow.

• Maintain pristine water and stable temperature.

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🌿 Fun Facts

• Males have brilliant red/orange fins and shimmering blue eyes.

• Display courtship “dances” to impress females.

• One of the smallest and most colorful rainbowfish species.

• Perfect for nano and planted aquariums due to size and gentle nature.

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