How gorgeous! I just got my first peacock gudgeon, and I really do enjoy his cichlid-like darting movements and curiosity with everything. Thanks for the info on sexing and breeding too; might be a fun project to try one day!
This is my first lesson on Peacock Gudgeons! What a lovely fish! They are colorful, and busy- too rambunctious for my nano tanks. But I'll put them on the list for the bigger tank in my future! Thank you, Daniel!
Dear Daniel: I thought about keeping these, but my water is too alkaline, although Pecktec lives just one state away from me and seems to keep his quite happy. His water is probably very similar to mine, but he has a reverse osmosis machine. He might use other methods to lower his pH or perhaps his Tateurndina ocellicauda were locally bred. Thank you for sharing your interesting and informative, species profile on this, fantastic, little fish. All my best, Sincerely, E. J. Brinegar
I was going to suggest exactly what you said there bud; if you can find some that have been raised locally they will probably manage better with your water. 👍
They are real nice fish Bodgie. Wish I'd some a better job of the camera work but used what I had at the time. Might need to do an update at some point.
@@BodgieFromStraya I keep them with Pseudomugil Furcatus now, Blue Eyed Forktail. They compliment each other really well. I spend a lot of time in front of that tank. 😊👍
Thanks homes. And thanks for noticing the stats. I'm in no great rush to break the 1K but it's nice to know some folk are enjoying what I'm putting out or finding it useful at least if my stats are looking okay. I'm still enjoying myself that's the main thing. Thanks as ever for your encouragement Raleigh. Very much appreciated all the time.
Thank you, yes they're a really nice fish. JC is a good guy and his channel definately has the potential for doing really well. His videos are always interesting.
Thanks man. Had the video half done so finished the editing on the plane to London and finished the audio when I got here. Just heading into the city for drinks then dinner so won't make breakfast club today. Have fun. Hope it's a good one.
I’ve kept many different Gish in the past, just hot my first pair of peacock Gudgeons today. Sadly they’re just in a 21 litre atm, ideally a longer tank would be better gor then to really swim long ways. But for now it will suffice. The females out n about dusting out the tank but got dome reson the male has gone in hiding. Still it’s only been a couple of hours so Hopefully he’ll setting in soon. I’ll be hoping to breed but will need an egg tumbler unless I attach a small egg/fry net in corner (in thus small tank there might nit be enough room). I’d prefer a longer narrow tank approx 40 litres, so I’ll keep a look out on the local online sales spots. Do they mind a small amount of water current/flow or a more still surrounds ? Lisa from Perth West Australia
Hi Lisa. They don't mind a small amount of flow but not too much. Weirdly the more hiding spots they have the more confident they seem to feel and the more you'll see them out and about. They also seem to do better in a small group of five or six and they would prefer more space as you say so if you can find a bigger tank for them you would be able to get a few more and you'll definately see better behaviour from them. If you add a couple of PVC pipes or some small Pleco caves that's what they like to breed and lay their eggs in. You can then remove the eggs from there. I'll bet you'll enjoy these great wee fish, it's hard not to fall in love with them.
I added 3 recently. They're killing off my young corys to my surprise. One was even bigger than the gobys. They bumrush them with their heads 😢😢 Mine are still young & not so peaceful 😢
I have never kept them with either so I cannot speak from experience on it but I have heard cases where a male Betta has mistaken the Gudgeon for a female Betta and hassled it constantly which the Gudgeon did not appreciate. I've also heard accounts where Bettas would chase Gudgeon constantly and aggressively. That said it can depend totally on your Betta, they're all so different. In regards to the Kuhlie the thing that bothers me is that the both would want to use the bottom of the tank. If there's plenty of space for each it might be okay. Also Kuhlies can be quick and erratic but if it's not bothering your Betta I guess you have a quite relaxed one. I'm sorry I can't give you a better answer. My gut feeling is it isn't a good match but then you may try it and it's totally fine. If you do go attempt it I would certainly have a backup plan in place such as another tank to move the Gudgeon to or the store agreeing to take it back if it doesn't go well.
How gorgeous! I just got my first peacock gudgeon, and I really do enjoy his cichlid-like darting movements and curiosity with everything. Thanks for the info on sexing and breeding too; might be a fun project to try one day!
You'll love them so much. Beautiful little characters so they are.
Are they delicate or are they kind of easy to care for? Thx
This is my first lesson on Peacock Gudgeons! What a lovely fish! They are colorful, and busy- too rambunctious for my nano tanks. But I'll put them on the list for the bigger tank in my future! Thank you, Daniel!
No worries B.J. Yeah I'd definitely keep them on the list mate, they're a real joy to keep. 👍
they look so peaceful I find this very relaxing Daniel
For sure they definately are relaxing to watch. Beautiful too, great wee fish to keep. Thanks Grandad.
Great looking fish. Thanks for the sharing the information on the gudgeons. I didn't know that much about them, now I do. Cheers
They certainly are. Would definately recommend giving them a shot if you can at some point, they're seriously cool.
Great video very informative brother thumbs up
Cheers Larry. Was a pleasure to make this one. They're such great fish but you don't see them much.
What a beautiful habitat 😍
Thanks very much Bearski.
Nice peacocks Daniel!
Thanks Clara. Aye they're super pretty.
Dear Daniel:
I thought about keeping these, but my water is too alkaline, although Pecktec lives just one state away from me and seems to keep his quite happy. His water is probably very similar to mine, but he has a reverse osmosis machine. He might use other methods to lower his pH or perhaps his Tateurndina ocellicauda were locally bred.
Thank you for sharing your interesting and informative, species profile on this, fantastic, little fish.
All my best,
Sincerely,
E. J. Brinegar
I was going to suggest exactly what you said there bud; if you can find some that have been raised locally they will probably manage better with your water. 👍
love to see an Australian fish being showcased! love it!
They are real nice fish Bodgie. Wish I'd some a better job of the camera work but used what I had at the time. Might need to do an update at some point.
@@DanielKeepingFish for sure! would love to see the little guys again!
@@BodgieFromStraya I keep them with Pseudomugil Furcatus now, Blue Eyed Forktail. They compliment each other really well. I spend a lot of time in front of that tank. 😊👍
@@DanielKeepingFish they are beauuuutiful! used to have a pair way back. super pricey here
@@BodgieFromStraya wish you were closer and I'd get some to you mate. Maybe we can meet half way one day. Bring a bucket. 😜
hey btotha nice very nice. Also your stats looked good this week. very soon u will reach ur 1k ahh
Thanks homes. And thanks for noticing the stats.
I'm in no great rush to break the 1K but it's nice to know some folk are enjoying what I'm putting out or finding it useful at least if my stats are looking okay. I'm still enjoying myself that's the main thing.
Thanks as ever for your encouragement Raleigh. Very much appreciated all the time.
They are pretty cool. I have a spawning pair and they really glow when in breeding mode.
Fantastic fish hey? Don't know why more fishkeepers don't have them but you don't see them much.
Woah! These are stunning
They definately are. Especially for Coldwater fish. Don't think they'd look out of place in a marine set up eh?
Not at all my friend, looks a little wrasse like
Hi, great video. Lots of great information😀 such beautiful fish these guys are. JC aquatics sent me . New sub!
Thank you, yes they're a really nice fish.
JC is a good guy and his channel definately has the potential for doing really well. His videos are always interesting.
Awesome video thanks for sharing just got these a month ago was wondering how they tolerate guppies thanks
Ah, thanks. Glad it was useful.
Obviously they all have their own personalities but mine sure aren't paying any mind at all to their tank mates.
Great information
Thanks TFC.
Love the fish and the footage!
Excellent aquarium fish :)
Thanks Colin. Yeah they're really really cool.
SQUADUP LOOKING GOOD!!😎
Thanks man. Had the video half done so finished the editing on the plane to London and finished the audio when I got here. Just heading into the city for drinks then dinner so won't make breakfast club today. Have fun. Hope it's a good one.
A very beautiful fish.
They sure are Robert. Awesome wee fish.
Awesome Video Thanks for sharing FishFam NJAE19
I’ve kept many different Gish in the past, just hot my first pair of peacock Gudgeons today. Sadly they’re just in a 21 litre atm, ideally a longer tank would be better gor then to really swim long ways. But for now it will suffice. The females out n about dusting out the tank but got dome reson the male has gone in hiding. Still it’s only been a couple of hours so Hopefully he’ll setting in soon.
I’ll be hoping to breed but will need an egg tumbler unless I attach a small egg/fry net in corner (in thus small tank there might nit be enough room).
I’d prefer a longer narrow tank approx 40 litres, so I’ll keep a look out on the local online sales spots.
Do they mind a small amount of water current/flow or a more still surrounds ?
Lisa from Perth West Australia
Hi Lisa.
They don't mind a small amount of flow but not too much. Weirdly the more hiding spots they have the more confident they seem to feel and the more you'll see them out and about. They also seem to do better in a small group of five or six and they would prefer more space as you say so if you can find a bigger tank for them you would be able to get a few more and you'll definately see better behaviour from them.
If you add a couple of PVC pipes or some small Pleco caves that's what they like to breed and lay their eggs in. You can then remove the eggs from there.
I'll bet you'll enjoy these great wee fish, it's hard not to fall in love with them.
beautiful i just got some
Sure you will enjoy them. Great fish. 👍
Hi I’m new to your channel
mine don’t really really eat flakes, what or do you recommend?
Seeing fish in an aquarium makes me relaxed.. Extend the love please cheers
GOOD👍🐠👏😄
Can I have a 5 gallon tank with only one of these perhaps?
I mean you probably could but if I'm honest I would say to be fair to the fish a ten gallon would be the absolute minimum for one.
Will they thrive in tannin-stained water?
The pH range for these guys is 6.5 - 7.5 so as long as your water is in that zone I think they should be fine.
I added 3 recently. They're killing off my young corys to my surprise. One was even bigger than the gobys. They bumrush them with their heads 😢😢
Mine are still young & not so peaceful 😢
Can i put these with a betta and some kuhli’s ?
I have never kept them with either so I cannot speak from experience on it but I have heard cases where a male Betta has mistaken the Gudgeon for a female Betta and hassled it constantly which the Gudgeon did not appreciate. I've also heard accounts where Bettas would chase Gudgeon constantly and aggressively. That said it can depend totally on your Betta, they're all so different.
In regards to the Kuhlie the thing that bothers me is that the both would want to use the bottom of the tank. If there's plenty of space for each it might be okay. Also Kuhlies can be quick and erratic but if it's not bothering your Betta I guess you have a quite relaxed one.
I'm sorry I can't give you a better answer. My gut feeling is it isn't a good match but then you may try it and it's totally fine. If you do go attempt it I would certainly have a backup plan in place such as another tank to move the Gudgeon to or the store agreeing to take it back if it doesn't go well.
Daniel Keeping Fish okay ill let you know if i decide to do this!
@@raphaelknoops750 yes please do and let me know how it goes. Often times the best way is to give it a go. 👍
In uk know them better as peacock gobies - get rid of algae well - always picking…
Such a great fish hey.
Very great vid my man!! Lovin the content!! Hope you can check out my new vid!! Thanks so much😃