{"title":"Gudgeons","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our collection of Australian native gudgeons - fascinating freshwater fish known for their bold personalities, striking patterns, and interactive behaviour. Perfect for native aquarium enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"southern-purple-spotted-gudgeon-mogurnda-adspersa-4-5cm-juveniles","title":"(SALE!) Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon (Mogurnda Adspersa) - 4-5cm Juveniles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon is a fascinating native Australian freshwater species known for its striking patterning and bold personality. With their distinctive purple spotting and large expressive eyes, these fish make a unique addition to aquariums designed for Australian native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Spotted Gudgeons are well known for their bold personalities and interactive behaviour, often watching their surroundings and responding to their keeper at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese juveniles are approximately 4–5 cm in size and will continue to grow into impressive, characterful fish as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our gudgeons are locally bred and carefully raised, producing hardy fish well suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 cm juveniles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L minimum (larger recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mogurnda adspersa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5 cm juveniles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15–18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Spotted Gudgeons prefer aquariums with plenty of structure and hiding spaces where they can establish territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended aquascape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edriftwood and rock formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecaves or PVC hiding tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esand or fine gravel substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoderate plant cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish often sit on hardscape or substrate while observing their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aquarists enjoy keeping Purple Spotted Gudgeons as a centrepiece species in Australian native aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Purple Spotted Gudgeons are hardy and adaptable but thrive in stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 – 15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular water changes and good filtration help maintain optimal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Spotted Gudgeons are carnivorous and prefer meaty foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrozen bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elive foods such as small shrimp or worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-quality sinking carnivore pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet promotes healthy growth and strong coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their territorial nature and predatory instincts, Purple Spotted Gudgeons should be kept with similarly sized or larger tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarge rainbowfish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger gudgeons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarge peaceful Australian native species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with very small fish\/fish that will fit in their mouths as they may be viewed as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Spotted Gudgeons are known for their bold personalities and interesting behaviours. They often watch their surroundings from a favourite perch and will quickly learn feeding routines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can even be trained to take food from your hands. Nate has trained his Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeons to take small crickets, meal worms, small thawed shrimp, blood worms etc...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales may establish territories, especially as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocally bred Australian native species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised in clean, stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy juvenile fish with strong genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced breeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fish are raised with careful attention to water quality, diet, and husbandry to ensure customers receive strong, healthy livestock ready for their aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963677184105,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/2_352cc762-978f-404e-a147-6fd5c1e41213.png?v=1775261119"}],"url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/collections\/gudgeons.oembed","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}