{"product_id":"paskai-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-paskai-freshwater","title":"Paskai Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil paskai)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePaskai Rainbowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePseudomugil paskai\u003c\/em\u003e), also called the Paskai Blue-Eye, is a dazzling little jewel for planted nano tanks. Despite its tiny size it packs in electric-blue eyes, sunset-orange fins edged in black and white, and a translucent gold body that glows under good light. Peaceful and endlessly active, a shoal of these brings constant color and gentle fin-flaring displays to a community aquarium. Fresh out of our quarantine and settling into the showroom. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to build the nano community around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-eyes are best suited to a mature, stable, well-planted tank rather than a brand-new setup. Keep them in a group of eight or more, ideally with several males, so they feel secure and put on their signature sparring displays, where rival males flare their fins and light up with color without ever doing harm. Their tiny mouths need appropriately small foods, and their color deepens in soft, slightly tannin-stained blackwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons for a proper shoal. Perfect for nano and planted aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 80°F, pH 6.0 to 7.5, soft to moderately hard. Colors best in soft, acidic water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micropredator with a small mouth. Feed crushed flakes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003emicro pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, and live or frozen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003ebaby brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, daphnia, and cyclops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active, top-to-mid swimmer. Best kept in groups of 8 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 years, typical for blue-eyes. They mature and breed quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePaskai Rainbowfish, Paskai Blue-Eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudomugil paskai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNew Guinea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1.4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, shoaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMicropredator (omnivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e75 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep In Groups Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaskai Blue-Eyes are model nano citizens. They are far too small and gentle to bother anyone, so pair them only with other calm, small fish that will not outcompete them at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other nano fish such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/celestial-pearl-danio-danio-margaritatus-freshwater\"\u003eCelestial Pearl Danio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/micro-tiger-rasbora-danio-erythromicron-freshwater\"\u003eMicro Tiger Rasbora\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, and pygmy corydoras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with shrimp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003eNeocaridina shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e make ideal companions, though very small shrimplets may be eaten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, fast, or boisterous fish that will outcompete or intimidate them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a shoal.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lone blue-eye hides and loses color. A group of eight or more, with a few males, is where the magic happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, sized right for tiny mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eBaby brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, daphnia, and cyclops to bring out peak color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive plants, fine-leaved cover, and a dark substrate to show off their blue eyes, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least eight, and ideally more. They are shoaling fish, and a larger group with several males produces the best color and the most active fin-flaring displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are a great step up for a beginner with a stable, cycled, planted tank. They are not demanding, but they do best in mature water rather than a brand-new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they harm my shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdult Neocaridina shrimp are safe with them. Newly hatched shrimplets may be seen as food, which is normal in a mixed nano tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is one so much more colorful than the others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales wear the bright orange fins and flare hardest when displaying. Females are a little plainer, which is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48974036992219,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/B37DA96B-9DCE-4F71-9DFB-0129E2F5B55E.png?v=1784068157","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/paskai-rainbowfish-pseudomugil-paskai-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}