KeepingFishSimple | SKU: LIVE-FISH-PURPLE-SPOTTED-GUDGEON-1PK

Purple Spotted Gudgeon - 5cm (Mogurnda adspersa) (Live Fish)

Name: Purple Spotted Gudgeon - 5cm (Mogurnda adspersa) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-PURPLE-SPOTTED-GUDGEON-1PK
Price: 24.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

$24.95 AUD

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

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For customers wanting to select specific fish, we recommend visiting us in-store.

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Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

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The Purple Spotted Gudgeon is a colorful freshwater fish with a brown to olive-colored body decorated with distinctive purple, reddish, and dark spots along its sides. Its sturdy, elongated body, rounded fins, and intricate spotted patterns create a bold and distinctive appearance.

Common Names: Purple Spotted Gudgeon, Purple-spotted Gudgeon, Spotted Gudgeon
Scientific Name: Mogurnda adspersa
Approximate Size: 8–12 cm (3–4.7 inches)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive and territorial, especially when breeding. May prey on smaller fish, shrimp, and other tankmates that fit in its mouth.
Recommended Tank Size: 100 litres (26 gallons) minimum for a single adult; a larger aquarium is recommended for pairs or community setups.
Diet: Carnivorous; accepts live and frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, insect larvae, and small crustaceans. Some individuals may learn to accept sinking carnivore pellets.
Origin: Eastern Australia, where it inhabits freshwater rivers, creeks, and still-water habitats.
Basic Care Information: Provide a well-filtered aquarium with stable water conditions, rocky hiding places, driftwood, and open areas for swimming. Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–26°C. This fish prefers freshwater and can be territorial toward similar-looking fish. Choose tankmates carefully and avoid small fish or invertebrates that may be eaten. Its body features distinctive purple, blue, and reddish spots.