{"id":9536,"date":"2026-02-17T18:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/northern-trout-gudgeon-mogurnda-mogurnda-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:55:53","slug":"northern-trout-gudgeon-mogurnda-mogurnda-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=northern-trout-gudgeon-mogurnda-mogurnda-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Northern Trout Gudgeon Mogurnda Mogurnda 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"72\">Northern Trout Gudgeon (<em data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"49\">Mogurnda mogurnda<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"95\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"93\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"406\">The Northern Trout Gudgeon is a robust, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish known for its attractive mottled coloration resembling small trout patterns. Slow-moving and peaceful, it is an excellent addition to community aquariums with sandy or soft substrates, providing interest at the lower levels of the tank.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"425\"><strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"423\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"588\">Native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, inhabiting rivers, creeks, and still or slow-moving waters with sandy or muddy bottoms and abundant cover.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"608\"><strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"606\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"796\">Carnivorous and adaptable. Accepts sinking pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis), and small live foods. Requires a protein-rich diet to maintain health and coloration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"819\"><strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"817\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1013\">Peaceful with similar-sized fish. Can be housed with rainbowfish, hardy tetras, cichlids, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid very small fish or invertebrates that may be considered prey.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1036\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1034\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1164\">Generally peaceful. May defend a small territory on the substrate, but conflicts are minimal if sufficient space is provided.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1193\"><strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1191\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1287\">Intermediate. Requires a well-maintained aquarium with clean water and ample hiding spaces.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1314\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1363\"><strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1335\">Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (22\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1385\"><strong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1373\">pH:<\/strong> 6.8 \u2013 8.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1414\">\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1414\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1401\">Hardness:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 18 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1497\"><strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1431\">Substrate:<\/strong> Prefers sand or fine gravel with rocks or driftwood for shelter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1670\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Calm, attractive, and hardy, the Northern Trout Gudgeon (<em data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1575\">Mogurnda mogurnda<\/em>) is a rewarding bottom-dwelling species for community aquariums and freshwater biotope setups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Trout Gudgeon (Mogurnda mogurnda) Overview The Northern Trout Gudgeon is a robust, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish known for its attractive mottled coloration resembling small trout patterns. 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