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Pseudomugil furcatus
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| Forktail Rainbowfish | |
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| Forktail Rainbowfish | |
| Species | Pseudomugil furcatus |
| Family | Melanotaeniidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 2.362 in
5-6 cm (2-2.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-6 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Forktail Rainbowfish, Furcata Rainbow, Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbow, Forktail Blue Eye, Popondetta
[edit] Sexing
- The males of this species are brighter coloured than the females. They have vivid yellow fin tips.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- They do well with other peaceful species. Will attempt to school with similar sized fish such as Zebra Danios.
[edit] Diet
- Should accept most foods including small flake and granular foods as well as brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Up to three times daily. Generally a top to middle feeder, though they have been seen to take food from the bottom on occasion.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- A small silver fish with yellow trimmed fins. Their pectoral fins (yellow tipped in males; transparent in females) are placed high on the body, giving them a wing-like appearance. Colouration of tails gives them a forked appearance.
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