Chinese False Gudgeon tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 45 cm.

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Chinese False Gudgeon

Abbottina rivularis

The Chinese False Gudgeon (Abbottina rivularis) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 18.9 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 16–24 °C.

Size: 18.9 cmtotal length
Temperature: 16–24 °C
pH: 6.0–8.0
Tank footprint: 150 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature16–24 °C

pH6.0–8.0

Hardness2–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusAbbottina
SpeciesAbbottina rivularis

Quick answers

Chinese False Gudgeon size: how big does it get?: It grows to 18.9 cm (total length).
Chinese False Gudgeon tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 45 cm.
Chinese False Gudgeon water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 16–24 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, hardness 2–15 °dGH.
Chinese False Gudgeon: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.