Family: | Eleotridae |
Species: |
Mogurnda mogurnda |
Common Name: |
Sleeper goby, Purple Spotted Gudgeon |
Size: | Up to 6.75 inches (17.5cm) but usually not over 4 inches (10cm) in home aquaria, females much smaller. |
Habitat: | Oceania: Australia and Papua New Guinea. |
Min Tank Size: | 40 gallon (48″) |
Diet: | Omnivore, accepts flake frozen or live. A varied diet will bring out their coloration. |
Behavior: | Peaceful, but can nip fins |
Water: | 75°F-79°F (24°- 26°C) Low to middle 70’s ideal, Ph 6.0-7.8, Soft to medium. KH 10-20 |
Care: | Easy. |
Communities: | Good, keep with other fast moving species. |
Suitability: | Good for all. |