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Channa gachua
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| Dwarf Snakehead | |
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| Dwarf Snakehead | |
| Species | Channa gachua |
| Family | Channidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 7.874 in
15-20 cm (5.9-7.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
12-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Dwarf Snakehead, Brown Snakehead
[edit] Synonyms
- Ophicephalus gachua, Ophicephalus limbatus, Ophicephalus marginatus, Ophiocephalus gachua, Ophiocephalus guachua malaccensis
[edit] Sexing
- Mature females will have a rounder belly and mature males have brighter colouration in the dorsal, anal and caudal fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Any small tank mates will be seen as food for this fish so it is wise to keep the Dwarf Snakehead with other non-aggressive similar sized fish such as peaceful yet robust Cichlids.
[edit] Diet
- The Dwarf Snakehead readily accepts most live foods and frozen food including shrimp and fish.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Does best in a mature tank with a secure lid as these fish can jump. Provide hiding places with dense planting and large pieces of bogwood and rocks.
[edit] Behaviour
- Will hunt and consume any fish smaller than itself, but is otherwise peaceful towards larger fish and even conspecifics.
[edit] Identification
- Typical Snakehead in shape. Elongated with long anal and dorsal fins with large head and mouth. The body is grey-brown in colour, the fins are translucent with hints of blue and yellow edging.
