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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.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:42:59
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:42:59
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