Neptune’s rating:
70- AffordabilityVery Affordable
- Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length4.0 - 8.0 cm
- Liters per Fish20 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 7.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size5
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature23.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Empire gudgeon
The Empire Gudgeon, native to the streams, rivers, and brackish estuaries of Australia and Papua New Guinea, is a freshwater fish admired for its vivid colors. Mature males are particularly striking, displaying vibrant blends of orange, yellow, and blue hues, especially during the warmer months when they are most active and ready to breed. Growing up to 10 cm in length, these elongated, sleek fish bring both beauty and tranquility to aquariums. Despite their relatively low popularity in the aquarium hobby, their ease of care and peaceful demeanor make them an attractive choice for aquarists looking to introduce an exotic species to their tank.
Did you know?
The Empire Gudgeon can inhabit a wide range of environments, from freshwater rivers to brackish estuaries, making them one of the more versatile species in terms of water conditions. Their adaptability has allowed them to thrive across regions of Western Australia and New Guinea, showing remarkable resilience.