How big do empire gudgeons get?
Empire Gudgeons have a large distribution around the coastal regions of Queensland and New South Wales through to Victoria. These gudgeons will grow up to 10cm. Their lifespan is 3 to 5 years if kept in a healthy environment. These fish prefer neutral, soft to medium hardness water.
Are empire Gudgeons aggressive?
The Empire Gudgeon is an ideal species for many hardwater community aquariums. These fish are not particularly aggressive, so can be kept in good sized groups, but tiny tankmates may be seen as a snack so are best avoided.
How do you breed a Empire gudgeon?
Breeding and spawning occurs from January to March with females laying up to 3000 small eggs (0.26-0.32 mm in diameter) every 2-7 days in long rows. The eggs then adhere to sand, rocks and aquatic vegetation which are then guarded by the male.
Where do I get Empire gudgeon?
In Australia it occurs primarily in in the lower reaches of coastal drainages from central Western Australia, around the tropical north, and south on the east coast to southern New South Wales. Normally found in still or flowing waters with juveniles occurring in fast flowing water and often schooling in estuaries.
How big does a purple spotted goby get?
Average adult size: 5.5 inches (14 cm) Average purchase size: 1.5-2.5 inches (3.8 – 6.4 cm)
What do purple spotted Gudgeons eat?
The southern purple-spotted gudgeon is carnivorous and will eat anything it can catch including aquatic macroinvertebrates (such as insect larvae), glass shrimp, small fish, tadpoles and small yabbies.
How big do purple spotted Gudgeons get?
Size. They can grow to 15cm. Males reach maturity at about 4.5cm and females at about 5cm in length.
Are purple spotted gudgeon endangered?
Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon is listed as an endangered species in NSW. There are heavy penalties for harming, possessing (wild caught), buying or selling them, or for harming their habitat (see ‘Legal implications’). Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon have a rounded head with a small mouth and a rounded tail.