{"id":13201,"date":"2026-02-18T01:07:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/sunburst-carp-gudgeon-hypseleotris-cyprinoides-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:07:46","slug":"sunburst-carp-gudgeon-hypseleotris-cyprinoides-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=sunburst-carp-gudgeon-hypseleotris-cyprinoides-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Sunburst Carp Gudgeon Hypseleotris Cyprinoides 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunburst Carp Gudgeon (Hypseleotris cyprinoides<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Sunburst Carp Gudgeon is a small, peaceful freshwater fish notable for its iridescent golden-orange hues and subtle striping, giving it a \u201csunburst\u201d appearance. Active yet calm, it adds lively movement and colour to community aquariums or biotope setups.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of New Guinea. Commonly found in slow-moving rivers, creeks, and estuaries with sandy or muddy substrates and aquatic vegetation.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Omnivorous. Accepts small flakes, sinking pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia), and occasional live foods. A varied diet promotes colouration and overall health.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peaceful and suitable for small community tanks. Compatible with rainbowfish, small tetras, microbarbs, peaceful cichlids, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid large or predatory fish that may see them as prey.<\/p>\n

Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Non-aggressive. May display mild territoriality among conspecifics but generally peaceful. Best kept in groups of 5 or more to encourage natural schooling behaviour.<\/p>\n

Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Beginner to intermediate. Hardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain in well-planted tanks with moderate water flow.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (22\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH:<\/strong> 6.5 \u2013 8.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hardness:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 20 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Substrate:<\/strong> Sand or fine gravel preferred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vibrant, hardy, and peaceful, the Sunburst Carp Gudgeon (Hypseleotris cyprinoides<\/em>) is an excellent addition for aquarists looking for a small, colorful, and active freshwater species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Sunburst Carp Gudgeon (Hypseleotris cyprinoides) Overview The Sunburst Carp Gudgeon is a small, peaceful freshwater fish notable for its iridescent golden-orange hues and subtle striping, giving it a \u201csunburst\u201d appearance. Active yet calm, it adds lively movement and colour to community aquariums or biotope setups. Origin Native to northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13200,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[121],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13201","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-gudgeon","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/13201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=13201"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=13201"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=13201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}