Purple Spotted Gudgeons

Purple Spotted Gudgeon (Mogurnda mogurnda)

A robust Australian native gudgeon with a mottled brown body and distinctive purple spots, the Purple Spotted Gudgeon is a hardy, characterful bottom-dweller. Mostly active at night, it has plenty of personality but grows large enough to eat small tank mates, so choose companions carefully.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 150L with hiding spots, caves, and sand substrate
• Temperature: 20–26°C
• pH Range: 6.5–8.0
• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
• Temperament: Peaceful but predatory; will eat small fish
• Diet: Sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, blackworms, prawn
• Max Size: 15–20cm
• Lifespan: 5–8 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate

Tank Mates: Medium to large robust fish such as Australian rainbows, larger tetras, and catfish; avoid small fish that could be eaten.

Origin: Australia and Papua New Guinea — rivers and creeks