Dwarf Snakehead Channa gachua (Vietnam form)
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Channa gachua (Vietnam form)
Origin region
Vietnam highland streams
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
160
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
20.0–26.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam highland streams
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Mouthbrooder; pair bond and parental care.
Notes
Compact snakehead; likes cool nights and floating cover.