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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…
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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