Blotched Snakehead (Channa maculata)

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Blotched Snakehead

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Blotched Snakehead

Channa maculata

208 Litres (55 US G.)

11-20 cm (4.3-7.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

5-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-10 years

Family

Channidae





Additional names

Blotched Snakehead

Additional scientific names

Bostrychus maculatus, Ophiocephalus maculatus


Origin

Found in silty weedy rivers, ponds and lakes from Japan, southern China, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Pictures

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