3 Peacock Gudgeon

Peacock Gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda)

Overview:

A small, colorful goby-like fish known for its bright blue, yellow, and red patterning. Peaceful and perfect for planted community tanks.

Care Level: Easy–Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Size: 2–3 inches

Lifespan: 4–6 years

Tank Requirements:

Minimum 15–20 gallons

Best kept in pairs or small groups

Planted tank with caves (they love spawning sites)

Low to moderate flow

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 72–79°F

pH: 6.5–7.5

Hardness: Soft to moderate

Diet:

Carnivore—prefers frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms)

Will accept high-quality pellets over time

Tank Mates:

Great with small peaceful fish (tetras, rasboras, Corydoras)

Avoid aggressive or very fast fish

Notes:

Males are more colorful and develop a slight forehead hump

Can be shy at first but become interactive over time

May spawn in caves—male guards the eggs

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs