The Red Neon Blue Eye Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Pseudomugil luminatus, stands as a less commonly found variant among the Blue Eye Rainbowfish and originates from New Guinea, Indonesia. This species thrives in expansive schools within densely vegetated areas, making it an excellent addition to planted aquariums, particularly relishing the shelter of floating plants. During competitive interactions among males, vibrant neon red to red-orange hues, coupled with blue shades, embellish their bodies and fins. As males mature, their second dorsal and anal fins elongate significantly, adopting a fan-like appearance.
Females typically appear smaller with shorter fins but often exhibit striking color patterns. This fish peacefully coexists with other similarly sized fish species and can even share an aquarium with adult dwarf shrimp. To accentuate its vivid hues, it's recommended to maintain a school of six or more, comprising multiple males, in a generously planted and spacious aquarium. This setup ensures that subordinate males are not excessively intimidated by dominant ones. Additionally, a darker substrate often enhances the fish's overall coloration, as commonly observed in many rainbowfish species.
This is a batch of adults just over an inch long, just starting to colour up.
