{"product_id":"spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-aru-2pseudomugil-gertrudae","title":"Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish Aru (Pseudomugil Gertrudae)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish Aru refers to a specific and visually distinctive population of the species \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originating from the Aru Islands in Indonesia. These small, peaceful fish are highly regarded in the aquarium hobby for their attractive colors and suitability for planted nano tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the key details about this fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spotted Blue-Eye, Gertrude's Blue-Eye, Delicate Blue-Eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Often sold as \"Aru II\" or \"Aru IV\" to denote the specific island strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazonia-aquatics.ca\/product\/spotted-blue-eye-gourami\/?add_to_wishlist=13215\u0026amp;_wpnonce=ae27ad6248\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Origin and Natural Habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudomugil gertrudae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was first scientifically described in 1911 from specimens collected on Trangan Island in the Aru Islands, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ipfs.io\/ipfs\/bafybeiemxf5abjwjbikoz4mc3a3dla6ual3jsgpdr4cjr3oz3evfyavhwq\/wiki\/Pseudomugil_gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is why the \"Aru\" variants are particularly significant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, they are found across northern Australia, southern New Guinea, and the Aru Islands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their natural habitat consists of slow-moving freshwater environments like small creeks, swampy marshes, and rainforest streams, often with muddy bottoms and dense vegetation like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePandanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e palms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appearance and Aru Variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very small fish, with adults typically reaching a maximum size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 to 3.8 cm (about 1.2 to 1.5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The base body color is generally translucent to pale silver-white or yellowish. A key feature is the pattern of three horizontal black lines on the rear half of the body, which break into spots towards the front. Their fins are usually yellow with black markings, and their eyes are a striking, bright blue, which gives them their name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ipfs.io\/ipfs\/bafybeiemxf5abjwjbikoz4mc3a3dla6ual3jsgpdr4cjr3oz3evfyavhwq\/wiki\/Pseudomugil_gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Aru\" Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Importantly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebody size and color vary across their geographic range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fish from the Aru Islands are noted for being \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than other populations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ipfs.io\/ipfs\/bafybeiemxf5abjwjbikoz4mc3a3dla6ual3jsgpdr4cjr3oz3evfyavhwq\/wiki\/Pseudomugil_gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \"Aru II\" strain, in particular, is a selectively bred variant prized for its enhanced coloration. Males in this strain display \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextended, fan-like second dorsal and anal fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and develop a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturquoise blue\/silver sheen on their bodies and fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contrasting with a yellowish head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are peaceful and active, making them excellent community fish for small aquariums, provided their needs are met\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They thrive in well-planted tanks, ideally with a dark substrate to help bring out their colors. Floating plants are also appreciated as they mimic their shaded natural habitats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 22 - 28°C (72 - 82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazonia-aquatics.ca\/product\/spotted-blue-eye-gourami\/?add_to_wishlist=13215\u0026amp;_wpnonce=ae27ad6248\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They are adaptable, but a range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0 - 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal, though they can tolerate more acidic conditions found in the wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbase.se\/summary\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 litres (~15-20 gallons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for a small school, with larger tanks being better for stability and to showcase their behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They are a schooling species and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emust be kept in groups of at least 6-8 individuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In larger groups, males will display their best colors and courtship behaviors for each other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are peaceful and can be kept with other small, non-aggressive fish and even adult dwarf shrimp, but they can be timid and may be outcompeted for food by faster tank mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazonia-aquatics.ca\/product\/spotted-blue-eye-gourami\/?add_to_wishlist=13215\u0026amp;_wpnonce=ae27ad6248\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diet and Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs omnivores, they have a varied diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, they eat algae and small invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Pseudomugil-gertrudae\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotted_blue-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, they will accept high-quality flake foods. However, to maintain optimal health and enhance their vibrant colors, their diet should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregularly supplemented with small live or frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e like brine shrimp (artemia), micro-worms, and daphnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquabota.com\/gb\/australien\/21033-pseudomugil-gertrudae-aru-ii-2-3cm.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/aru-ii-gertrude-s-spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-gertrudae-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247047827729,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/images_6bd060f8-739c-4d89-9033-c285b19189ba.jpg?v=1773435274","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/spotted-blue-eye-rainbowfish-aru-2pseudomugil-gertrudae","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}