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Name

Scientific name

Tateurndina ocellicauda

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Eleotridae

Common names

Peacock Goby

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The peacock goby, Tateurndina ocellicauda, is a small sleeper from Papua New Guinea, found in lowland rainforest streams, ponds and rivers.…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

75mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5

Hardness

5–10dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Papua New Guinea

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Papua New Guinea.

Habitat

It inhabits lowland streams, ponds and rivers to the East of the island. It's most commonly found in rainforests, where it swims in loose shoals.

Aquarium size

45 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~41 litres is fine for a couple of adult pairs.

Maintenance

This species prefers soft, slightly acidic water and lots of cover. The use of a dark substrate and floating vegetation will help it feel more secure and show …

Water conditions

Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-10°H

Diet

Will usually accept dried food but much prefers small live and frozen stuff, such as bloodworm, daphnia, brineshrimp etc. The fish will also show much better c…

Behaviour and compatibility

A little territorial with its own kind but is suitable for many communities of small, peaceful fish. Ideal tankmates are other species from Papua New Guinea, s…

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Sexual dimorphism

Mature male fish are generally more colourful, particularly when in spawning condition, develop a pronounced nuchal hump, and are a little larger than females.…

Reproduction

Easily bred under the right conditions. The fish tend to spawn in caves, so the provision of these is essential. Short lenths of plastic piping work well as th…

Notes

This beautiful little fish is not actually a goby, it's a member of the Eleotridae family, commonly known as sleepers or gudgeon. Members of this family lack t…

References

References

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