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Fish Database: Peacock Goby - Tateurndina ocellicauda

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: All
Aquarium water conditions: 6-7.5, vs,s,m
Temperature: 22 - 27C
Feeding: Small live and frozen foods, established fish will take flake.
Minimum tank size: 45cm
Min / Max number in tank:

Fish fact file

Family: Eleotridae (Sleeper Gobies)
Synonyms:
Other common names: Peacock Gudgeon, One-eyed Sleeper Goby
Origin: Papua New Guinea
Natural habitat: Vegetated streams, small rivers, pools
Size: 7cm
Behavior: Peaceful, slow moving, inquisitive
Breeding: cave spawners, can be bred relatively easily
Natural water conditions: pH 7, soft
Sexing: Males have a more rounded head, females have a black edge to the anal fin

Fish code No.2319

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Peacock Gobies are one of the most colourful small fishes available for freshwater aquariums. Unlike many other goby species, these fish will swim at all levels and are an ideal addition to a peaceful community. To get the best out of these fish they must be kept in suitable surroundings with plenty of areas to explore and investigate. If kept in sparse tanks with active or larger fish, the gobys may be shy and timid but when kept in well planted or decored aquaria they are inquisitive and bold.
Peacock Gobies are generally very peaceful fish, although during spawning they will defend eggs and males can harass females - this is not normally a problem when the aquarium has plenty of hiding areas. Although often reported as tricky to feed, again with the right surroundings they should feed without problems. In the wild they feed on insects and the addition of small live or frozen foods is recommended.
The fish will adapt to wider water conditions but will do best in soft-medium hard water. To keep these fish in top condition, good water quality is essential. A great little fish for a community of peaceful species and planted aquariums.

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