FreshObsessed
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Common Name: Peacock Gudgeon, Eye Spot Sleeper, Rainbow Goby
Scientific Names: Tateurndina ocellicauda
Category: Gudgeon
Family: Eleotridae
Origin: New Guinea, Eastern Papau
Main Ecosystem: Slow-Moving Ponds and Streams in NG's Jungle areas.
Salinity: Freshwater
Temperment: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Side Note: They are not very fond of dried foods/flakes/granules, basically common fish food, live and/ or frozen food (ie. Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms, Mosquito Larvae, etc.)
Care: No special care
pH: 6.0-7.5
Temperature: 76-80 Degrees F is recommended
Hardness: Should not exceed 80 PPMs (Moderate)
Potential size: 3"
Water Region: Bottom-Middle Dweller
Activity: Diurnal
Lifespan: 3-5 years in home aquaria
Color: Black, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Gray
Mouth: Small
Sexing: Males are larger and have a "hump-head" while females don't, are smaller, rarely exceeding 2", and show a brighter yellow coloration.
Acclimation: These fish aren't generally sensitive so floating the bag then adding some tank water-method will be fine but Drip-Acclimation is always better.
Breeding: To breed Peacocks you need to set up spawning spots. (Rocks, TerraCotta Pots, PVC pipe, caves, etc.) Good quality frozen food and/or live encourage breeding.
Side Note: A Peacock Gudgeon Breeding tank can be 10 Gallons, only if the tank will not be the pair's permanent home, yet a fry raising tank.
Comments: These fish are beautiful fish that can be kept with any peaceful community fish. They beat ol', boring bottom dwellers, for sure! They are very picky eaters and can cause some distress at first, but stick with em'.
Other facts:
1 Pair/Trio should be house in a 15 Gallon minimum. 2 Pairs+ deserve a 20G+ to live comfortably.
Males can be "pushy" or aggressive to females during breeding time.
Bloodworms are their favorite treat. Fresh or frozen.
A plump tummy shows that your Peacock Gudgeon is eating well!
Sources: Myself, Peacock Gudgeon - Tateurndina ocellicauda (Page in Preparation), Peacock goby ? care and breeding, and The Peacock Gudgeon, Tateurndina Ocellicauda Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish
--Fresh Obsessed
Common Name: Peacock Gudgeon, Eye Spot Sleeper, Rainbow Goby
Scientific Names: Tateurndina ocellicauda
Category: Gudgeon
Family: Eleotridae
Origin: New Guinea, Eastern Papau
Main Ecosystem: Slow-Moving Ponds and Streams in NG's Jungle areas.
Salinity: Freshwater
Temperment: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Side Note: They are not very fond of dried foods/flakes/granules, basically common fish food, live and/ or frozen food (ie. Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms, Mosquito Larvae, etc.)
Care: No special care
pH: 6.0-7.5
Temperature: 76-80 Degrees F is recommended
Hardness: Should not exceed 80 PPMs (Moderate)
Potential size: 3"
Water Region: Bottom-Middle Dweller
Activity: Diurnal
Lifespan: 3-5 years in home aquaria
Color: Black, Red, White, Yellow, Blue, Gray
Mouth: Small
Sexing: Males are larger and have a "hump-head" while females don't, are smaller, rarely exceeding 2", and show a brighter yellow coloration.
Acclimation: These fish aren't generally sensitive so floating the bag then adding some tank water-method will be fine but Drip-Acclimation is always better.
Breeding: To breed Peacocks you need to set up spawning spots. (Rocks, TerraCotta Pots, PVC pipe, caves, etc.) Good quality frozen food and/or live encourage breeding.
Side Note: A Peacock Gudgeon Breeding tank can be 10 Gallons, only if the tank will not be the pair's permanent home, yet a fry raising tank.
Comments: These fish are beautiful fish that can be kept with any peaceful community fish. They beat ol', boring bottom dwellers, for sure! They are very picky eaters and can cause some distress at first, but stick with em'.
Other facts:
1 Pair/Trio should be house in a 15 Gallon minimum. 2 Pairs+ deserve a 20G+ to live comfortably.
Males can be "pushy" or aggressive to females during breeding time.
Bloodworms are their favorite treat. Fresh or frozen.
A plump tummy shows that your Peacock Gudgeon is eating well!
Sources: Myself, Peacock Gudgeon - Tateurndina ocellicauda (Page in Preparation), Peacock goby ? care and breeding, and The Peacock Gudgeon, Tateurndina Ocellicauda Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish
--Fresh Obsessed