CARP GUDGEON
Hypseleotris sp.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
Semi transperant, greenish in colour with faint body markings. Fins are clear. Image available at the Native Fish Australia page link at the bottom of this page.
SIZE
Small, 4 - 6 cm.
AQUARIUM CONDITIONS
A small aquarium with basic filtration will do. This fish lives in cold water and can probably tolerate warm water. It appreciates cover in the form of plants or debris.
SUITABILITY
I'm not sure yet, but it seems to be very tough and well behaved.
OBSERVATIONS ON CAPTIVE SPECIMENS
SPECIMEN DETAILS
One wild caught fish from the Torrens river system. Only had it for a short time.
AQUARIUM DETAILS
75 cm X 30 cm, maintained at room temperature. Filtered by an air operated sponge filter. Currently bare of substrate or furnishings. Also inhabited by Torrens river shrimps.
AQUARIUM BEHAVIOR
Swims at all levels.
FEEDING HABITS
Not yet seen feeding.
FISH KEEPING RECOMMENDATIONS
Will advise.
APPEAL
This is quite a cute little local fish.
AVAILABILITY
I've never heard of this fish being available in the aquarium trade. Can be obtained from the wild or from the South Australian native fish association.
USEFUL LINKS
Native Fish Australia - Carp gudgeon page
Contains details of distribution, habitat and aquarium care. Also has an image.
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