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Pseudomugil gertrudae 1.5-2 cm
Small, bright Australian fish, ideal for tropical nano aquariums
The Pseudomugil gertrudae, or Gertrude's rainbow fish, is atropical freshwater microfish native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is distinguished by its yellow fins dotted with black and its spectacular parades.
Behaviour & maintenance
A gregarious, peaceful species that should be kept in groups of at least 8 in a 60-litre tank. Prefer gentle filtration and subdued lighting.
Diet
Microphagous omnivore: microgranules, nauplii, daphnia, fine flakes. Discover our food for nano fish.
Water quality
- Temperature: 24 - 28°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.5
- GH: 3 - 10 °dGH
- KH: 1 - 6 °KH
- Conductivity: 150 - 300 µS
Decor & environment
Install fine aquatic plants and mosses, with a few natural roots to encourage resting and reproduction.
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Pseudomugil gertrudae |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 3.5 - 4 cm |
| Origin | Australia, Papua New Guinea |
| Temperature | 24 - 28 °C |
| pH | 6,0 - 7,5 |
| GH | 3 - 10 °dGH |
| KH | 1 - 6 °KH |
| Conductivity | 150 - 300 µS |
| Life expectancy | 3 years |
| Behaviour | Regular, peaceful |
| Living zone | Environment / surface |
| Minimum volume | 60 L |
| Diet | Microphagous omnivore |
Aquabota tip
Males parade continuously: keep several females to balance the group.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
Fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging.
Shipment organisation
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- Closing: Monday 10.00 am
- France: Tuesday - Thursday | Belgium & Luxembourg: Tuesday - Wednesday
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Poisson arc-en-ciel
- nom latin
- Pseudomugil Gertrudae 1,5-2cm
- Famille Biotope
- Pseudomugilidae / Océanie
- Taille adulte
- 3–4 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 40 L
- Zone de vie
- Surface / milieu
- Comportement
- Actif, grégaire
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore (microvers, algues)
- Température
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Australie
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 3–5 ans
- Sexe
- Mâle à nageoires développées
- Niveau de difficulté
- Facile
- Compatibilité
- Nano communautaire
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.