Forktail Rainbow

Forktail Rainbow (Pseudomugil furcatus)

The Forktail Rainbow is a beautiful and small species of rainbowfish known for its vibrant coloration and elegant, forked tail fin. These fish are peaceful and thrive in well-planted, calm tanks with plenty of swimming space. The males display the most striking coloration, with a mix of silvery-blue bodies, bright yellow fins, and a distinctive forked tail. Their peaceful nature and stunning appearance make them a perfect addition to community aquariums, especially in schools where they can show off their vibrant hues.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Peaceful community and planted aquariums

• Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres

• Temperature Range: 22–28°C

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Recommended School Size: 6 or more

• Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal with other small, calm species

• Max Size: 4.5 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/