Peacock Gudgeon

Tateurndina ocellicauda

Also known as: Peacock Goby, Eyespot Sleeper

A small, colorful sleeper goby with pastel blue, pink, and yellow and a black tail spot.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–79°F

pH

6.5–7.5

Hardness

5–12 dGH

Max size

3 in

Min tank

15 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

4-5 years

Breeding

Cave spawner

Suitability

Common

Origin

Eastern Papua New Guinea

Keep one male with a few females or several pairs with plenty of caves. It is peaceful but may eat baby shrimp. Offer frozen and small live foods since some ignore flakes. Males guard eggs in caves and have a nuchal hump.