[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Miscellaneous Fish – Peacock Goby (Tateurndina ocellicauda)

With its red markings brilliantly displayed against a blue background and yellowish belly, this species is the most colorful of all the sleeper gobies. The females of the species are rounder in shape than the males and the yellow banding on the edges of the dorsal and anal fins is more pronounced. The Peacock Goby achieved great popularity during the mid-1980s and the 1990s. It has now been widely bred in captivity and is one of the most often seen eleotrids.

Other common name

• Peacock Gudgeon

Family

• Eleotridae (subfamily Eleotridinae — sensu Hoese and Gill)

Subfamily

• Eleotrinae or Eleotridinae (sensu Nelson)

Distribution

• New Guinea

Size

• Up to 3in (7.5cm) reported but usually smaller.

Behavior

• Peaceful; should not be kept with boisterous tankmates.

Diet

• Livefoods preferred, but a range of other diets accepted.

Aquarium

• Well planted, with a number of hiding places or caves. Sottish, slightly acid or neutral water preferred, though some deviation tolerated if adjustments are carried out gradually. Temperature range: 72-81 F (22-27 C).

Breeding

• Eggs are laid on the roof of a cave or other hiding place (although spawning in the open also occurs). The eggs are guarded by male. Hatching takes about 7 days.