Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish

The Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish is a small, peaceful fish that’s full of color and personality. Their bright blue eyes, yellow fins, and constantly active swimming make them a standout in planted aquariums. They spend most of their day cruising the middle and upper parts of the tank, adding nonstop movement to your aquarium.

These fish are happiest in groups and are an excellent choice for community tanks with other small, peaceful species. Their beautiful colors really shine in a well-planted aquarium with dark substrate and good lighting.

Why people love Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish:
• Bright blue eyes and vibrant yellow fins
• Peaceful and easy to care for
• Active schooling fish
• Perfect for planted community aquariums
• Great with shrimp and other peaceful fish
• Beautiful colors that stand out in any tank

Care Info:

Scientific Name: Pseudomugil furcatus
Common Names: Forktail Blue-Eye Rainbowfish, Forktail Blue-Eye
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: 2–2.5 inches
Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger
Temperature: 74–80°F
pH: 6.5–7.8
Diet: Omnivore
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly

Forktail Blue-Eyes do best in groups of at least 6. They enjoy planted aquariums with open swimming areas and gentle water movement. They’re peaceful enough to be kept with other nano fish, tetras, rasboras, cory catfish, and shrimp.

Feed a quality micro pellet or flake along with frozen or live foods like baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms to keep them healthy and bring out their best colors.

Shipping Info:

We ship fish on Monday and Tuesday so they arrive quickly and safely. Orders usually arrive Wednesday or Thursday.

All fish are packed carefully with insulation and heat or cold packs when needed.

Live arrival is guaranteed as long as someone is available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt.

Availability: We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but quantities available are subject to change without notice. If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.

Color and size may vary depending on age and natural variation.