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Care and Compatibility of Empire Gudgeon - Hypseleotris compressa
Introduction
The Empire Gudgeon is a relatively large fish, capable of reaching sizes of up to 20 centimeters. Its elegant appearance and unique patterns make it a popular species in aquariums. It is important to provide them with a spacious aquarium with hiding spots and areas to explore.
Behavior
The Empire Gudgeon, scientifically known as Hypseleotris compressa, is a freshwater fish species native to the Australia and New Guinea region. It is known for its striking appearance and interesting behavior in aquariums. It has an elongated body with a laterally compressed shape, long fins, and a coloration that ranges from shades of brown, green, and blue.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in Hypseleotris compressa is minimal and difficult to distinguish. Both males and females have a similar appearance.
Reproduction
Breeding Empire Gudgeons in captivity can be challenging. To encourage breeding, it is necessary to provide them with proper water conditions and create a conducive environment. Males often build nests and court females. After fertilization, the parents may care for and protect the eggs and fry.
Aquarium Conditions
Hypseleotris compressa, commonly known as the Australian rainbowfish, requires a spacious, well-decorated aquarium with soft substrate and rocks. It prefers slightly alkaline to neutral water and a moderate temperature. Aquarium décor should include shelters and hiding spots. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a varied diet.
Feeding
When it comes to feeding, the Empire Gudgeon is a carnivorous fish that primarily feeds on small invertebrates and larvae. It can accept commercial foods in the form of pellets or granules, but it is also recommended to supplement their diet with live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and small worms.
Complexity
Caring for Hypseleotris compressa is relatively straightforward. They are peaceful fish that adapt well to a variety of water conditions. They prefer to live in groups and need plenty of space to swim and explore. They are omnivores and accept a variety of foods, including commercial bottom feeder pellets and live foods.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Hypseleotris compressa (Empire Gudgeon) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Empire Gudgeon with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 111 species compatible with the Hypseleotris compressa (Empire Gudgeon) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (111)
Compatible (31 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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Similar Sizes (33 Species)
They can coexist if they are the same size or very similar sizes, it does not work in all cases, there may be exceptions.
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Considerable size difference (29 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
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Food competition (14 Species)
They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.
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Compatible if space is enough (4 Species)
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Empire Gudgeon
Hypseleotris compressa
- Ph: 5 - 9.1
- Temperature (c°): 10 - 30
- Measures: 7 cm - 12cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
18 Liters - 5 Gallons - Behavior: Peaceful, Shoal
- Motion: Fast
- Size: Medium
- Water Type: Sweet water