KeepingFishSimple | SKU: LIVE-FISH-FORKTAIL-BLUE-EYE-1PK

Forktail Blue Eye - 2cm (Pseudomugil furcatus) (Live Fish)

Name: Forktail Blue Eye - 2cm (Pseudomugil furcatus) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-FORKTAIL-BLUE-EYE-1PK
Price: 29.95 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$29.95 AUD ~~$59.95~~

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

Want a male or female? Leave a note at checkout and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee a particular sex due to availability and the difficulty of sexing some species.

For customers wanting to select specific fish, we recommend visiting us in-store.

For more information, please see our Store Policies.

Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

Please view our shipping policy for more information.

The Forktail Blue-Eye is a small, slender freshwater fish with a silvery body and striking blue, reflective eyes. It has delicate translucent fins, with the tail featuring distinctive forked extensions that may show bright yellow or orange accents.

Common names: Forktail Blue-eye, Forktail Rainbowfish, Furcata Rainbowfish
Scientific name: Pseudomugil furcatus
Approximate size: 4–6 cm
Temperament: Peaceful and active; best kept in groups of 6 or more
Recommended tank size: 60 L or larger
Diet: Omnivorous; accepts small flakes, micro-pellets, and small frozen or live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp
Origin: Eastern Papua New Guinea, particularly the lowland streams between Dyke Ackland Bay and Collingwood Bay
Basic care information: Keep in a group in a mature, well-planted aquarium with open swimming space. Provide clean, well-oxygenated water and gentle to moderate flow. They prefer stable, slightly neutral to alkaline conditions. Males are more colorful and have distinctive yellow-and-black fins and a deeply forked tail, while females are generally less colorful. A secure lid is recommended as they can jump.