Tank setup
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Peacock Gudgeon. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
22° - 26 °C
Max size
6 cm
Min tank
45 L
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A jewel-toned New Guinea gudgeon with a yellow belly and a black tail spot. Peaceful, cave-spawning and well suited to planted community tanks with calm flow.
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Everything you need to keep Peacock Gudgeon healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Peacock Gudgeon. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Peacock Gudgeon is carnivore — frozen and live foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Peacock Gudgeon is generally peaceful; pairs claim a cave. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; pairs claim a cave tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Peacock Gudgeon vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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