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ID:	952159Small freshwater gudgeons from Papua New Guinea. They are an extremely colorful fish; light blue with red stripes, yellow fins and a distinctive black eye-spot near their tail. They are curious and swim to the front of the tank when I come into the room. They do best kept in pairs. They tend to swim in the middle area of the aquarium unlike most gobies who perch on the bottom.
    Both sexes show bright blue coloration with many red irregular lines. They have two dorsal fins (the front one is shorter). The longer dorsal fin is the same size as the anal fin.
    They prefer a heavily planted with driftwood and rocks.

    Common Name:
    Peacock Gudgeon, Peacock Goby, Eye-spot Sleeper
    Scientific Name:
    Tateurndina ocellicauda

    Temperature
    pH Range
    Hardness (dH)
    Max. Size
    Min. Tank Size
    Swim Area
    75F - 78F 7.0 6-25 dH 2 inches 10 gallons Middle


    Origin:
    Papua New Guinea
    Life Span:
    3 - 5 years
    Diet:
    Carnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Very fond of bloodworms and brineshrimp. I have not been able to get them to take flakes or pellets.
    Gender Difference:
    Dimorphic
    Differences between male and female:
    The female has a black line at the edges of both, anal and dorsal fin. Conversely, the male exhibits bright yellow edges. Both sexes have a black spot at the base of the caudal fin. Even though both have yellow bellies, the female shows off stronger yellow, especially in breeding condition. The most notable difference is the shape of their heads. The female has a more pointed head, while the male has a rounder, hump-head and a much stronger jaw.
    Breeding:
    Cave Spawner
    If provided with a small piece of pvc, a pair will spawn. The male cares for the eggs and eggs hatch in approximately 7 days. Fry should be fed very small live food, like Banana Worms or fresh BBS.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Peaceful
    • Tolerant
    • Solitary
    Availability:
    Rarely Seen
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