Gertrude Rainbow

Name: Gertrude Rainbow
SKU: 15756
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The Gertrude’s Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish ( $P se u d o m ug i l g er t r u d a e$ ) is a vibrant dwarf species from Australia and New Guinea, instantly recognizable by its dazzling blue eyes and spotted fins. This peaceful, shoaling fish is an exceptional choice for planted nano aquariums and is one of the few rainbowfish safe with adult dwarf shrimp.

Categories: Fish Specific, Rainbows

Description

fish description – Gertrude’s Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish Care Guide ( $P se u d o m ug i l g er t r u d a e$ )

Category	Detail
Scientific Name	$P se u d o m ug i l g er t r u d a e$
Common Name	Gertrude Rainbowfish, Spotted Blue-Eye
Origin	Northern Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia
Adult Size	1.2–1.5 inches (3–3.8 cm)
Temperament	Very peaceful, active, shoaling, but timid
Lifespan	3–5 years
Care Level	Easy

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Appearance and Sexual Differences

Short Description: A charismatic dwarf rainbowfish known for its iridescent bright blue eyes. Its body is adorned with small dark spots, and males develop colorful, extended, and fan-like dorsal and anal fins, which they “spar” with during courtship.
Coloration: Males display iridescent yellow and blue hues over a greenish-yellow body, with vivid spots. Females are generally less colorful, exhibiting a more subdued yellow/orange blush. Both sexes have the signature blue eyes.
Fins: The fins are often edged in yellow. The male’s dorsal and anal fins become dramatically enlarged and ornate as they mature.
Behavior: They are active but peaceful mid-water shoalers. They are social and thrive on the presence of a large group, which reduces their natural timidness.

Tank Requirements and Water Parameters

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons is the minimum for a small school. A larger 20-gallon tank is highly beneficial for stability and their constant activity.
Schooling: They should be kept in schools of at least 8–10 individuals. A large group encourages vibrant color display and prevents subdominant males from being stressed by dominant ones.
Temperature: Tropical range: $7 2^{\circ}$ – $8 2^{\circ} F (2 2^{\circ}$ – $2 8^{\circ} C)$ .
pH Level: Highly adaptable, but prefer soft, slightly acidic conditions: 4.5 to 7.5. They require clean, well-filtered, and well-oxygenated water, as they are sensitive to parameter swings.
Aquascape: They flourish in a heavily planted tank with subdued lighting, especially enjoying the cover of floating plants to diffuse light. A darker substrate will enhance their natural coloring. Use driftwood and plants to create a secure, natural environment.

Diet and Feeding

The Gertrude Rainbowfish is a small-mouthed omnivore that prefers meaty foods.

Staple Diet: High-quality flake food or micro-pellets.
Supplementation: Must be supplemented often with small, protein-rich frozen and live foods: Frozen Daphnia, Cyclops, and Baby Brine Shrimp. They prefer meaty foods for optimal health and color.
Schedule: Feed small amounts once or twice a day. Care must be taken to ensure they are not out-competed by more aggressive or faster-eating fish due to their timid nature.

Compatibility

Caution: They are very timid and can be out-competed for food by boisterous or aggressive eaters.
Good Tank Mates: Other small, extremely peaceful nano-fish and invertebrates. Examples include Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, small Rasboras, and adult Dwarf Shrimp (they may eat shrimp fry).