Pseudomugil luminatus

Aquarist: SubmergedViolette

Species Profile: Pseudomugil luminatus

Common Name:   Red neon blue-eye

Species Photo by: Greg Gregory

Description:   A beautiful 3-4 cm blue-eye endemic to rivers in Australia and New Guinea. Egg-scatterer which should not be bred alongside other Pseudomugil to avoid hybridization.

Category:   Rainbowfish

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Australia and New Guinea

CARES Status:   Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

This species does best in a group of at least 6 with at least an even amount of males and females, with extra females preferred. The males will flare fins at each other in a beautiful show, but never harm each other. Males fins are noticeably larger and more colorful than female's fins. The fins are incredible, with their unique shape and length. They are more prone to sparring than other male Pseudomugil, frequently showing off their fins, but usually only for a brief moment. 10 gallon minimum tank size for their energetic nature. Credit to riverparkaquatics.co for the instance image.