Peacock Gudgeon fish - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Peacock Gudgeon (Peacock Goby) - In store pick up only

Scientific Name: Tateurndina ocellicauda

Description: A small, peaceful and colourful freshwater fish featuring a beautiful blue-green body, red markings and distinctive yellow-edged fins. Males develop a more prominent forehead and longer fins, while females generally have a rounder belly. An attractive addition to peaceful community aquariums.

Origin: Papua New Guinea.

pH: Approximately 6.5–7.5

Temperature: Around 22–26°C

Adult Size: Approximately 6–7.5 cm

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years

Food: Omnivorous. Enjoys high-quality sinking pellets, frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. May take time to accept dry foods.

Compatibility: Generally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish such as small tetras, rasboras and rainbowfish. Males may display territorial behaviour towards one another, particularly during breeding.

Habitat: Prefers a well-planted aquarium with gentle water flow, driftwood, rocks and plenty of hiding places. Small caves and sheltered areas are especially beneficial for breeding.