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Peacock gudgeon - Tateurndina ocellicauda

Peacock gudgeon - Tateurndina ocellicauda

Scientific name: Tateurndina ocellicauda

Common name: Peacock gudgeon

Family: Eleotridae

Usual size in fish tanks: 7 - 8 cm (2.76 - 3.15 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 6 - 12°N (107.14 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Oceania

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Peacock gudgeon can be very fussy eaters, they will refuse flake or pellet foods, try them with live of frozen foods.

Origin

Peacock gudgeons originate from Papua New Guinea and Australia.

Sexing

Tateurndina ocellicauda are easy to sex as the male will have a more rounded head. The females head will be smaller; she will be more streamlined in shape and a yellow patch will appear on her belly when she is ready to spawn.

Breeding

Caves should be supplied in the tank as Tateurndina ocellicauda will use them for spawning, When the eggs have been laid, it is the male that will tend and fan them until they hatch 6-7 days later. The fry are small and very slow growing so only small foods should be offered initially like micro worms.

Lifespan

Expected lifespan is 3-5 years.

Short description

Peacock gudgeons are also known as peacock goby and Eye-spot sleepers. They prefer to be kept in pairs and unlike most other gobies will swim at all levels in the tank. They must have very good water quality; plenty of water changes are required.

Pictures

Thanks to Jan Wirén for his picture. Other pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.

Peacock gudgeon Peacock gudgeon, picture 2 Peacock gudgeon, picture 3

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