Common Name: Paska's blue-eye
Description: 3cm blue-eye native to the Fly River area in Papua New Guinea. Egg scatterer, that I've noticed might tend to lay towards the bottom of the tank and not use floating spawning mops.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Southeast Asia
Distribution: None
CARES Status: Critically Endangered
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
My original spawns were 1M/2F. I've added in 6 more with at least 2M and maybe 4F. Hoping the increase in school size helps them feel more comfortable. Noticing them all schooling together a lot more than the previous 3 would kind of stay solo most of their time. Running them in a 20G tank currently with substrate, mopani driftwood, and a few plants. Males have really pretty red/blue on their dorsal fins, and noticeable when they're ready for breeding.
Species Spawned: Yes
I run the tank at 77-78F controlled with an Inkbird to keep temperatures stable. I've only noticed 1-2 fry at a time when I check the tank. I haven't been able to find where they're laying the eggs yet. I've removed a few more plants, and am adding in a sinking spawning mop to see if I can get more.