Pseudomugil Paskai ML
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🐟 Pseudomugil paskai (Paska’s Blue-Eye) Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| 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 |
🔹 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:
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Keep a group of at least 6–10 fish for natural schooling behavior.
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Use live or silk plants and floating cover to mimic shaded forest streams.
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Perform small, frequent water changes to maintain water quality.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Omnivorous
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Best Foods: Micro-pellets, crushed flakes, live/frozen micro foods (baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, microworms).
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Feeding Frequency: 2–3 small feedings daily.
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Prefers small, moving foods due to their tiny mouths and hunting behavior.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Personality: Curious, peaceful, and lively.
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Best kept in groups — males display beautiful fin extensions and compete for attention in a peaceful way.
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Avoid mixing with aggressive or much larger fish.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
Small, peaceful fish that thrive in soft, warm water:
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Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)
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Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
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Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus)
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Corydoras (dwarf species like C. pygmaeus or C. habrosus)
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Otocinclus Catfish
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Shrimp (Amano, Neocaridina) and small snails
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Large or aggressive fish (e.g., cichlids, barbs).
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Very active swimmers like Danios or Rainbowfish that outcompete them for food.
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Fin-nippers or predatory species.
🐣 Breeding Info
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Spawning Method: Egg scatterer; lays eggs among fine plants or spawning mops.
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Parental Care: None — adults may eat eggs.
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Fry Care: Feed infusoria or liquid fry food, then freshly hatched brine shrimp once they grow.
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Maintain pristine water and stable temperature.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Males have brilliant red/orange fins and shimmering blue eyes.
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Display courtship “dances” to impress females.
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One of the smallest and most colorful rainbowfish species.
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Perfect for nano and planted aquariums due to size and gentle nature.
