Gertrude’s Rainbowfish
Common Name: Blue Eye Rainbow (also known as Pseudomugil gertrudae or Gertrude’s Rainbowfish)
Scientific Name: Pseudomugil gertrudae
Genus: Pseudomugil
Wild Origin: Northern Australia and New Guinea, typically found in slow-moving freshwater streams, swamps, and floodplains
The Blue Eye Rainbow is a small, stunning freshwater fish known for its vivid blue eyes and intricate spotted fin patterns. Males have especially vibrant colors, with elongated dorsal and anal fins adorned with black and white spots.
R65,00
14 in stock
Please note: We ship Livestock Monday-Wednesday to ensure a safe and prompt delivery. Please plan your orders accordingly. We mostly sell Juvenile livestock, adults will be sent if available. We do not sex livestock for customers a mix of males and females will be sent if there is availability.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.
Common Name: Blue Eye Rainbow (also known as Pseudomugil gertrudae or Gertrude’s Rainbowfish)
Scientific Name: Pseudomugil gertrudae
Genus: Pseudomugil
Wild Origin: Northern Australia and New Guinea, typically found in slow-moving freshwater streams, swamps, and floodplains
The Blue Eye Rainbow is a small, stunning freshwater fish known for its vivid blue eyes and intricate spotted fin patterns. Males have especially vibrant colors, with elongated dorsal and anal fins adorned with black and white spots. These fish are highly active and social, preferring to school with others of their kind, making them a lively addition to nano and community aquariums. Blue Eye Rainbows typically grow to about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) and can live up to 3-5 years with proper care.
Habitat and Tank Requirements:
In their natural habitat, Blue Eye Rainbows inhabit slow-moving, heavily vegetated waters. To replicate their natural environment in an aquarium, it’s essential to provide a well-planted tank with open swimming areas and a gentle water flow.
Tank Size and Water Parameters:
| PARAMETER | RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 20 litres |
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard water, 5-12 dGH |
Blue Eye Rainbows do well in well-planted tanks with soft to moderately hard water. A substrate of sand or fine gravel works best, and live plants such as Java fern, Anubias, and floating plants create a natural habitat that helps them feel secure. Since they are sensitive to strong light, diffused or moderate lighting is recommended. Floating plants can help create shaded areas, which they prefer. A gentle filter is ideal to maintain clean water without creating strong currents.
We Recommend:
These carefully selected options provide a well-balanced nutritional profile, ensuring that your fish receive the essential nutrients they need for optimal growth, vibrant colors, and overall health. By offering a variety of these high-quality foods, you can help maintain the vitality and well-being of your fish, promoting a healthy and thriving aquarium environment.
Behavior and Compatibility:
Blue Eye Rainbows are peaceful, schooling fish that should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals. When kept in schools, they exhibit natural behaviors and display their best colors. Males may display fin-flaring behaviors to compete for attention, which adds to their visual appeal.
These fish are excellent tank mates for other small, peaceful species such as tetras, rasboras, dwarf Corydoras, and small shrimp. Avoid housing them with aggressive or much larger species, as their delicate nature can make them vulnerable to stress or competition for food.
RETURNS:
We don’t accept any returns on livestock. (PLANTS,AQUATIC, ANIMALS)
- Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis .
- Returns after 7 days will be subject to a handeling fee of 10% and the client will remain responsible for for shipping.
- Waranty claims: Items will be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and sent directly to the suppliers. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for ALL shipping fees. If the item/product is faulty, a replacement unit will be sent to the client.
- We will not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking after 7 days of purchase.
- We reserve the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for whatever reason we see necessary.
PAYMENTS:
- By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis you agree to the following payment options: EFT , CASH/CARD ON COLLECTION, PAYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDED AT CHECKOUT.
SHIPPING:
- We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
- Please note that the couriers only operate Monday – Friday and do not operate over weekends.
Shipping Charges:
The Courier Guy (R120 – R500) – Depending on what you order. If there are additional shipping charges, this will be communicated to you after you have placed your order.
- We can Ship dry goods such as: hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, filtration etc, using the locker to locker pudo service for only R80.
- Local Collections (cape town)- free.
- If you select courier at checkout that is not overnight/priority shipping for plants Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses that may occur.
- We will ONLY Ship aquaticanimals using the express Shipping method.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours
We ship all our livestock using priority overnight delivery to give them the best chance of arriving healthy and happy. If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver, we unfortunately can’t take responsibility for any losses. Our 24-hour live arrival guarantee kicks in the moment the courier picks up your parcel.
DOA GUARANTEE:
DOA Guarantee: If any livestock arrives deceased, please send us proof (photos/videos) within 1 hours of receiving your package, with the animals still in their original packaging.
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