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names
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Spotted Blue-eye Gertrude's blue-eye, Gertrude's Rainbow
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Size
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up to 4 cm
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Lifespan
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about 1-2 years, considered as anual
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Diet
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Flakes, veggies and frozen/live foods.
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Origin
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Aru Islands, Northern Territory and northern Queensland (Australia), and south-western New Guinea. They have been mainly been
collected from Pahoturi, lower Fly, and Bensbach river systems.
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Minimum Tank Size
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3 imperial gallons (22 L, 6 US gallons)
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Min / Max number in tank
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shoaling fish: keep at least 6
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Tank Setup
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Well planted with hiding places.
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Temp
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23-28°C
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Hardness
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medium
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pH
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6.5-7.5
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Temperament
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Peaceful shoaling community.
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Compatibility
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Any small to medium fish that won't eat them.
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Breeding
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1mm eggs will be attached to bottom spawning mops, species tank (2m, 4f), slow current
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Gestation
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20 days depending on temperature
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Sexing
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males develop flowing fins and are slightly smaller then the plainer females.
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