Purple Spotted Gudgeon (Mogurnda mogurnda) The Purple Spotted Gudgeon is a freshwater fish native to Australia and Papua New Guinea, prized for its distinctive purple and red spotting on a sandy-brown body. A bottom-dwelling species, it is peaceful but can be territorial with its own kind, making it ideal for well-structured community tanks with ample hiding spots.
Quick Facts:
Origin: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Family: Eleotridae
Adult Size: Up to 12 cm
Lifespan: 5–8 years
Temperament: Peaceful, territorial with conspecifics
Tank Level: Bottom-level
Diet: Carnivore – live or frozen foods such as worms, shrimp, and insects
Water Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH Range: 6.5–7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Tank Setup: Sand or fine substrate, rocks, caves, and hiding spots
Compatibility: Suitable for peaceful community tanks; avoid aggressive bottom-dwellers
Care Level: Moderate
Notes:
Prefers stable water conditions with hiding areas.
Best kept singly or in pairs unless in a very large tank.
