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Name
Scientific name
Mogurnda mogurnda
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Eleotridae
Summary
The northern purple spotted gudgeon, Mogurnda mogurnda, is a gudgeon from Australia and Papua New Guinea. Tolerant of a wide range of water…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
170mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
10–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Australia, Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
It can survive in conditions of low oxygen and therefore occurs in a wide range of biotopes, including forest streams, swamps, ponds and even desert boreholes.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm48 ∗ 12 ∗ 12 in - ~108 litres~29 US gal.
Maintenance
The decor itself is not essential but should contain plenty of potential hiding places for this shy species. A sand substrate with rocks and bogwood for cover …
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 26 °C75 – 79 °F pH: 6.0-8.0, depending on collection locality. Somewhere around neutral is probably best. Hardness: Prefers medium to hard wa…
Diet
This gudgeon is a very unfussy eater and will accept most foods offered. Try to include some frozen and live foods for the fish to be in the best condition. Th…
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial species, it should not be kept with very delicate or long-finned species, as it can be quite boisterous and is known to nip fins. Suggested tankm…
Sexual dimorphism
Not an easy species to sex, although when breeding the genital papillae of the male are clearly pointed. Adult male fish tend to be smaller than females.
Reproduction
Use a species tank for breeding purposes, set up as suggested above. The best chance of obtaining a breeding pair is by purchasing a group of young fish and al…
Notes
A good species of gudgeon for the beginner, being tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, hardy and easily bred. We've even seen them spawning in dealer'…
References
References
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