{"product_id":"peacock-gudgeon","title":"Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda) is a small, colorful freshwater fish native to Papua New Guinea, and it’s highly prized in the aquarium hobby for its striking appearance and peaceful nature. Here’s a detailed overview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales grow to about 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm), while females stay slightly smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir bodies shimmer with iridescent blue, overlaid with pink, yellow, and red markings, giving them the “peacock” name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive feature is the black spot edged in yellow near the base of the tail fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales have longer fins and more intense coloration, while females tend to be rounder in the belly, especially when carrying eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally peaceful, making them great for community aquariums with other small, non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey show playful darting movements and often hover mid-water or perch on plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales may spar lightly over territory but rarely cause harm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal tank size: 15–20 gallons for a small group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey thrive in planted tanks with hiding spots like caves, driftwood, or rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally micropredators, feeding on small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn aquariums, they readily accept frozen\/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms) and high-quality flakes or micro-pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet enhances their vibrant coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelatively easy to breed in captivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales court females by displaying their fins and leading them into caves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEggs are laid inside a cave and guarded by the male until hatching (about 5–10 days).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFry require infusoria or powdered fry food initially before transitioning to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"1.25-1.5\"","offer_id":41068637683921,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/products\/image_2af58f20-609b-4a25-b283-ebb2b3a524a8.jpg?v=1657485770","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/zh\/products\/peacock-gudgeon","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}