Ivantsoff's Blue Eye

Ivantsoff's Blue Eyes are omnivores requiring a varied diet of high-quality micro pellets, small flake foods, and regular offerings of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and micro worms. Feed small amounts once daily, only what they can consume in a few minutes, as their tiny mouths require appropriately sized food particles.

These peaceful, schooling fish are most active during dawn and dusk, displaying characteristic darting movements through planted areas. Males exhibit spectacular fin extensions and color intensification during territorial displays, though aggression is minimal. They prefer the upper water column and thrive in groups of at least 6 individuals, becoming stressed and dull when kept singly or in pairs.

Breeding in captivity is moderately difficult and rarely occurs in standard aquarium conditions. They are egg-scatterers that require densely planted tanks with fine-leaved plants, slightly acidic water (pH 6.5), and temperatures around 26-27°C to trigger spawning. Fry are extremely small and require infusoria or liquid fry food for the first week before accepting micro foods.