WESTERN CARP GUDGEON
June 28, 2019
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Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, but sometimes nips fins.
Preferred Water Parameters
Temperature: 9-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.8-7.8
General Hardness: Moderate
pH Level: 6.8-7.8
General Hardness: Moderate
Range
Murray-Darling system and Eastern Australia.
Reproduction
Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch.
Feeding
Carnivore, prefers small live or frozen foods such as Daphnia..
Additional Comments
Useful for mosquito control in garden ponds, and as a food fish for larger species in farm dams. Males develop larger more colourful fins. There are several closely related species all commonly known as Carp Gudgeons.
June 28, 2019
by Web Support
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