Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon
Giuris charpini
Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon is a bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in)
- Aquarium size
- 90 L or larger
- Care level
- Intermediate – Advanced
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 dGH
- KH
- 3–10 dKH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate – Advanced.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 90 L or larger. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 22–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH, KH 3–10 dKH.
Temperament and compatibility
Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 90 L or larger.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
Similar fish profiles
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FAQ
How large does Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon get?
Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon reaches ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in).
What aquarium size does Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon need?
Use an aquarium of at least 90 L or larger.
Is Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon peaceful?
Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Charpini Snakehead Gudgeon?
Keep it between 22 to 28 °C.