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Abbottina rivularis

Chinese False Gudgeon, River Gudgeon
Temperature
16–24°C
pH
8–8
dGH
2–15 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
60 L
Abbottina rivularis are relatively hardy fish, best kept in a group. They should be provided with a well-aerated tank environment and a substrate that mimics their natural riverbed habitat. Regular maintenance of water quality is crucial for keeping this species healthy.

Water parameters

Hardness
2–15 ppm
Temperature
16–24°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
60 L

Distribution

Asia: originally eastern China, Korea and Japan. Introduced in the Mekong basin. Recorded from Tedzhen River basin in Turkmenistan

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