Species Care
PURPLE SPOT GUDGEON - UTCHEE CK
Mogurnda adspersa
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 12-14 cm
- Temperament: Sometimes aggressive, eats small fish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 20-27 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 rainbowfishes, 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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