Khanka Gudgeon
NameKhanka Gudgeon
Scientific NameSarcocheilichthys czerskii
Common NamesKhanka Gudgeon, Czerskii's Gudgeon
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEast Asia, Amur River basin, Lake Khanka
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-72
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate cyprinids, Peaceful loaches, Temperate dace species, White Cloud Mountain Minnows
Description
The Khanka Gudgeon is a peaceful, bottom-dwelling cyprinid native to the Amur River basin and Lake Khanka in East Asia. It prefers clear, cool waters with gravelly or sandy substrates, often found in schools. This species is an omnivore, feeding on small invertebrates and some plant matter.
