Data sheet gudgeons
Latin name:
Gobio gobio
Trade name:
gudgeon or cress
order name:
carp-like
Family:
gudgeon relatives
Genus:
Gobio
Origin:
Northern and Western Europe
Size (in cm:
10 to 15 centimeters. Adult gudgeons can reach a size of 20 centimeters
aquarium size
Length and width:
The edges of the aquarium should be at least 1 meter long
Content in litres:
At least 200 liters
water values
Temperature:
15 degrees. During the spawning period, the water temperature should be 12 to 18 degrees
pH:
7 to 7.5 (neutral value)
GH:
10 to 20 GdH
CH:
Not specified
behavior/stocking
Area:
The gudgeon stays at the bottom of the pool
Lining:
The fish are carnivores and eat live food such as mussels or insects
Behave:
Very peaceful in the group. Individually kept gudgeons sometimes behave aggressively
Number:
A swarm should consist of at least 6 animals
Life expectancy:
Up to 10 years
Socialization with shrimp:
No, shrimp are eaten by the carnivorous gudgeons
Difficulty level:
Medium Gilles San Martin, Gobio gobio2 (cropped), CC BY-SA 2.0
The silver gudgeons are native to lakes and rivers. In addition, they are kept in aquariums. Unlike fish species that like to move, gudgeons mostly stay on the bottom.
gender differences
During the spawning season, male gudgeons develop a rash, also known as spawning rash referred to as. Otherwise there is no gender differences.
breed
One high supply of oxygen is indispensable. One should be in the tank constant flow prevalence.
socialization
For gudgeons is the Keeping in small groups of 6 to 10 animals optimal.
Other questions / user questions
Can gudgeons only be kept in aquariums?
gudgeons can in the aquarium or in the pond be bred.
When is the spawning time?
From May to June. The eggs are in the night hours filed. After a month, the first young are born. Their favorite food is crustaceans and invertebrates.
What should be considered when setting up the aquarium?
The bottom of the aquarium should fine sand be spread. The fish could injure themselves on stones with sharp edges. Floating plants may be grown, if they don’t take up too much space in the tank.
Filter and ventilation systems clean the water and contribute to a healthy habitat for the gudgeons. Once a week should one water change make.
Are gudgeons an endangered fish species?
No. Gudgeons will non-endangered fish assigned.
Where are gudgeons offered and how expensive are they?
private breeders or pet shops offer gudgeons for sale. A stock of 50 animals costs 2 to 3 euros.
Buying fish is matter of trust. Interested parties should contact Breeder from the circle of acquaintances turn or one specialty store visit. Particular caution is required with newspaper advertisements: one is recommended here direct contact to view the animals on site.