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PURPLE SPOT GUDGEON - UTCHEE CK

June 27, 2019
by Web Support
PURPLE SPOT GUDGEON - UTCHEE CK

Keeping Snapshot

Difficulty: Intermediate
Max Growth Size: 12-14 cm
Temperament: Sometimes aggressive, eats small fish.

 

Preferred Water Parameters

Temperature: 20-17 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.8-7.8
General Hardness: Moderate

 

Range

Utchee Creek, Far North Queensland

 

Reproduction

Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch.

 

Feeding

Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods, or pellets. Will eat small fish.

 

Additional Comments

Like rainbow fishes, Purple spot Gudgeons occur in numerous colour variations. Fish at Utchee Ck (near Innisfail) are one of the nicer forms of this species, having attractive patterning overlaid on a light golden body. Provide a tight fitting cover - Purple spots are expert jumpers!

 

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June 27, 2019
by Web Support