Forktail Rainbow Fish (Pseudomugil Furcatus) freshwater fish for sale - Legacy Line Aquatics LLC

Forktail Rainbow Fish (Pseudomugil Furcatus)

$5.00
Sale price  $5.00 Regular price 
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Forktail Rainbow Fish (Pseudomugil Furcatus) freshwater fish for sale - Legacy Line Aquatics LLC

Forktail Rainbow Fish (Pseudomugil Furcatus)

$5.00
Sale price  $5.00 Regular price 

Forktail Rainbowfish (Pseudomugil furcatus)

Forktail Rainbowfish are one of the most underrated small rainbowfish in the hobby. They stay relatively small, are constantly active, and have a unique look with bright yellow fins and a forked tail that stands out in planted aquariums. In a healthy group, they bring nonstop movement and display behavior without the size demands of larger rainbowfish.

Why Hobbyists Love Forktail Rainbowfish

  • Constant movement and active schooling/display behavior

  • Beautiful yellow fins and distinctive forked tail

  • Great small rainbowfish for planted community tanks

  • Peaceful and enjoyable to watch in groups

  • Excellent choice for hobbyists wanting rainbowfish in a smaller footprint

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

At Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by us in a small-scale, care-first setup. We do not source from mass-production fish farms. Our focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish we would be confident keeping in our own fish room. We take a small-scale approach so we can focus on:

  • Fish health
  • Clean systems
  • Proper feeding, mixture of high-quality sinking pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes.
  • Parasite free
Quick Facts

  • Adult Size: 2–2.5 in
  • Temperament: Peaceful
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Lifespan: 3–5 years
  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons
  • Temperature: 74–80°F
Animal Data

Feeding

Forktails do best on variety and smaller foods.

Recommended foods:


  • High-quality micro pellets / small flakes

  • Frozen foods (baby brine shrimp, cyclops, etc.)

  • Live baby brine shrimp (excellent for conditioning and breeding response)
Tank Parameters & Tankmates

They do best in tanks with:

  • Open swimming space
  • Plants and structure around the edges
  • Good oxygenation and gentle to moderate flow
  • A secure lid

Tank Size (Recommended)

  • 15 gallon minimum for a small group
  • 20 gallon long preferred for better group behavior and display
  • Best kept in groups of 6+ (more is better)

Water Temperature

  • Ideal range: 75–80°F
  • Stable temperature is more important than exact temperature

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

Best tank mates are peaceful fish that won’t nip fins or overwhelm them.

Good tank mates may include:

  • Small peaceful rainbowfish species
  • CPDs / emerald dwarf danios (in appropriate setups)
  • Ember tetras and similar peaceful small schooling fish
  • Corydoras (including smaller species)
  • Peaceful shrimp/snails (setup-dependent)

Avoid:

  • Fin-nippers
  • Aggressive cichlids
  • Large predatory fish
  • Very boisterous species that outcompete them at feeding time
Local orders & Shipping

Local Delivery 

  • Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
  • $150 minimum order is required for delivery 
  • $25 delivery fee applies 

Local Meet-Up 

  • Local meet-up is available. 
  • After order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.
  • We will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet. 

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.

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