Snakehead Gudgeon Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Snakehead Gudgeon in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding spots such as caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation. A sandy or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Excellent filtration is essential due to their predatory nature and waste production. Can tolerate a range of salinities, from pure freshwater to brackish conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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