Black Gudgeon es un eleótrido de agua dulce originario de estuarios del Índico-Pacífico. Alcanza 19.5–28.6 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
19.5–28.6 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind
Origen
estuarios del Índico-Pacífico
Descripción de la especie
From the waters of 中北美洲 comes Eleotris melanosoma, a member of the family Eleotridae. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 19.5–28.6 cm. A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. Caves, stable pairs and clean sand keep this fish far calmer than open, bare tanks ever will. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate oxygen levels
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Fine sand and gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plantas
Hardy common aquarium plants
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere
Dieta
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods
Compañeros recomendados
Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing
Evitar con
Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover