CheckMyFishTankPeacock Gudgeon care
Tateurndina ocellicauda · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A colorful, peaceful small bottom fish.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Small pellets, frozen foods.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Peacock Gudgeon in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Peacock Gudgeon.
- German Blue Ram: German Blue Ram and Peacock Gudgeon need different water temperatures.
- Discus: Discus and Peacock Gudgeon need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Peacock Gudgeon.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Peacock Gudgeon.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Peacock Gudgeon.
- Severum: Severum grows big enough to eat Peacock Gudgeon.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Peacock Gudgeon.
Questions
What size tank does a Peacock Gudgeon need?
At least 20 gallons for a group of 6. Adults grow to about 3 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Peacock Gudgeon like?
72 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6.5 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Peacock Gudgeon should I keep together?
Keep 6 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Peacock Gudgeon eat?
Small pellets, frozen foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
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