HummingBird Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 Does anyone know what fish these actually are? They were called 'Blue eyes' by the people who gave them to me. I know the pictures are terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylefish02 Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 I believe ther actually a killie i think a panchax of some sort cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtman Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 I think they might be a killi also...if so they are a.normani or lampeyes as they are more comonly known...i have had them before... would it b possible to get a better pic? Newt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted January 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'll try...it's a mission and a half to operate this darn camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 I think you're right newt but hard to tell with such a dark pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staplez Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 Play around with the lights in the room until you can get a nice shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Hummingbird, I bought some of those a while ago (did you get them from Botany Jansens by any chance?) If it is the same fish, it seems they are part of the rainbow family. They are known as the Australian/Pacific Blue Eye, and their Scientific name is 'Pseudomugil signifer'. They come from northern and eastern queensland, and their close cousins are found in Papau new Guinea. They like a neutral pH apparently, and can do well in a tank with some salt in it, as they are known to be estuarine. The temp level should be between 20 - 28 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted January 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Looking at pics of Pseudomugil signifer on the web, I'd say that's what they are. They came with a new tank that I bought and I'm not sure where the person bought them from. Thanks for your help everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 If they've got one dorsal fin then they may be a killi. If they've got two dorsal fins then they're a member of the rainbowfish family. From what I can see they look like Gertrudes blue eyes (Pseudomugil gertrudae). Here's a picture of a good looking male: Image curtesy of Rainbowfish Online There are different populations that have different coloured 'wings'. Females have smaller fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 me 2 i want some!!!! very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Now now mystic - share! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 The gertrudes blue eyes pop up every now and then. For those clamering to get them - be aware that the picture is of a fish that all of 2-2.5cm long. Also the picture is of a male in full display mode. Seeing to males square off against one another is awesome, swimming around in a tight circle about one another, do fish get dizzy I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Save some for us Mystic ! they look awesome , just what Amy needs :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 I'm assuming that because you are being so possesive over them you have found some or are we over possesng over nothing or maybe a picture I have a lab coat and I'm sure we could find a special jacket that does up along the back and keeps your arms out of the way :lol: B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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