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Snakehead Gudgeon - (Giuris margaritacea)
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🐟 Snakehead Gudgeon – (Giuris margaritacea) – Brackish/Freshwater Predator

The Snakehead Gudgeon (Giuris margaritacea) is a large predatory gudgeon found across Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Northern Australia. Despite its common name, it is not a true snakehead but shares a similar elongated body and predatory feeding habits. Its appearance is marked by a streamlined shape, a large mouth, and golden to brown coloration with faint vertical barring.

This species is hardy, adaptable, and can be kept in freshwater or low-end brackish conditions, making it popular among oddball fish keepers. However, its predatory nature means it should only be housed with similarly sized or larger tankmates.


🔎 Quick Facts – Snakehead Gudgeon (Giuris margaritacea)

  • 📛 Common Names: Snakehead Gudgeon
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Giuris margaritacea
  • 🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia
  • 🎨 Appearance: Elongated golden-brown body with faint vertical bars and a large mouth
  • 📏 Max Size: ~10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
  • 💎 Rarity: Occasionally available in the aquarium trade

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🐟 Predatory – will eat fish small enough to fit in its mouth
  • 🪵 Bottom-oriented swimmer but will roam the water column
  • 🛡 Best kept with robust or similarly sized fish

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 55+ gallons
  • 🌊 Freshwater or low-end brackish conditions
  • 🪨 Provide hiding spots with rocks, driftwood, and dense plants
  • 💡 Moderate lighting

💧 Water Parameters – Snakehead Gudgeon Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–8.0
  • 💧 Salinity: Freshwater to light brackish (SG 1.002–1.005)

🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous

  • 🦐 Frozen shrimp, prawns, and krill
  • 🪱 Worms (bloodworms, earthworms, blackworms)
  • 🐟 Feeder fish (only if quarantined and disease-free)
  • ❌ Avoid feeding only live fish to prevent nutritional imbalance

📋 Snakehead Gudgeon Care Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia
📏 Max Size 10–12 inches
😇 Temperament Predatory, semi-aggressive
🏠 Tank Size 55+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–8.0
🌡️ Temperature 72–82°F
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous
🎯 Ideal For Oddball predator keepers, brackish/freshwater setups

✨ Highlight:

  • The Snakehead Gudgeon is a versatile, hardy predator that thrives in freshwater or brackish aquariums, making it a great choice for aquarists looking for an adaptable oddball with personality.
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